Nurse Assessor

Nurse Assessor Location: Northern Ireland (Hybrid Working) Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days per week) Salary: Up to £39,500 per year (rising to £40,500 following DfC approval) Company Description Are you looking for a better work/life balance? If you're a registered nurse ready to step away from shift work and hands-on care, this could be your perfect next move! We have several hybrid roles available (up to 3 days working from home per week ) based at one of our clinics across Northern Ireland, including: Belfast Foyle Ballymena Omagh Enniskillen Coleraine Portadown Newry Armagh We offer a values-driven environment where our Capita Values of Customers First, Fearless Innovation, Achieve Together, and Everyone is Valued underpin how we treat each other and our clients.

The Role As a Nurse Assessor / Functional Specialist at Capita HAAS (Health Assessment Advisory Service), you'll use your clinical expertise and analytical skills in a different way meeting with benefits claimants in person or via video link, writing in-depth reports, and making important clinical recommendations, all while enjoying a more structured and flexible way of working. What We Offer Excellent training and ongoing support. Full-time or part-time hours (minimum 3 days per week).

Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm , with no weekend or night shifts (occasional 8:00pm finishes may be required). £39,500 starting salary, rising to £40,500 following DfC approval. 10% salary bonus scheme (based on quality and performance). Hybrid working home and clinic-based (up to 3 days per week ). Benefits HCPC/NMC fees paid and full revalidation support. 15 weeks' full maternity, adoption and shared parental pay.

Company pension. Life assurance. Cycle2Work scheme.

Discounts across retail, travel, technology and wellbeing. Free access to Headspace (for you and up to five others). One paid volunteering day each year.

Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways. 25 days' annual leave (rising to 27 days with service), with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Key Responsibilities Observe, listen, and gather information with empathy. Analyse clinical evidence and supporting documentation.

Produce detailed written reports (3,0004,000 words). Provide clear clinical justification to support the Northern Ireland Department for Communities (DfC) decisions. Continuously develop knowledge across a range of conditions and understand how they may impact daily life and/or the ability to undertake work-related activities.

Qualifications About You NMC registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid PIN and no current restrictions. Minimum of one year's post-registration experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to produce clear, accurate, and detailed reports. Comfortable working quickly to meet structured targets. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems while working remotely.

Excellent observational and communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathise, and ask the right questions. A driving licence or access to transport for assessment centre working. Please note: All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About Capita HAAS Capita delivers the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) on behalf of the government, supporting individuals applying for benefits including: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Universal Credit (UC) Security & Compliance Successful candidates will be required to complete Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) vetting. This role is classed as regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults and requires an enhanced criminal record check. What Happens Next Please complete our short application form and upload your CV.

We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Leader , we are proud to guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role. If you have any queries or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact our friendly recruitment team.

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