Functional Assessor WCA

Ycsin; Armagh; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare assessment firm is seeking an Assessment Specialist in Northern Ireland. This role is ideal for experienced Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, or Paramedics looking to make a meaningful impact without shift work or bedside care. Responsibilities include conducting various assessments and producing detailed reports. Candidates should have at least one year of post-registration experience and strong IT skills. The starting salary is £39,500, with potential earnings up to £43,450 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Improved work-life balance

Clear development and progression pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic.
• Full registration with NMC, HCPC, or equivalent, with a valid PIN and no restrictions.
• Ability to type at least 32 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video, in-person and paper-based assessments.
• Produce clear, detailed 3,000-4,000-word reports.
• Apply clinical judgement with professionalism.

Skills

Strong communication

Listening skills

Observational skills

IT skills

Education

Full registration with NMC, HCPC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Looking for a Change in Your Healthcare Career? Step Into a More Fulfilling Role as an Assessment Specialist. Are you a dedicated healthcare professional ready for something different something that lets you use your clinical skills in a new, meaningful way? If you're a Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic, this could be the perfect next step for you. Our client delivers fair, thorough and compassionate assessments for individuals applying for the Governments Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Their focus is simple: helping people feel heard, understood and supported. This role gives you the opportunity to use your expertise without shift work, bedside care, or the physical demands of your current role all while making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video, in-person and paper-based assessments to understand how a claimants condition impacts their daily life
• Work in a hybrid model primarily from home, with scheduled days at your nearest assessment centre
• Produce clear, detailed 3,0004,000-word reports to support decision making by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• Apply your clinical judgement with professionalism, empathy and impartiality

Youll receive full training to help you deliver high-quality assessments and confident, evidence-based reports.

Training and Support

• This role is different from traditional healthcare, which is why youll receive a structured training programme (Monday to Friday, 9am5pm).
• The first six months can be the steepest learning curve, so dedicated mentorship and ongoing support will be in place to help you succeed.

Salary And Benefits

• Starting salary: £39,500 per year
• OTE up to £43,450
• Clear development and progression pathways
• Hybrid working
• Improved worklife balance

What You Need

• A minimum of one year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic
• Full registration with NMC, HCPC or equivalent, with a valid PIN and no restrictions
• Strong communication, listening and observational skills
• The ability to type at least 32 words per minute
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and remote systems such as MS Teams
• A compassionate, balanced and professional approach