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WCA Nurse Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus

Burnley

Hybrid

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Nurse Functional Assessor to leverage clinical expertise in evaluating how disabilities affect daily life. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and work-life balance, with a flexible schedule and no weekend or evening shifts. You'll engage in meaningful work, conducting assessments and producing reports that directly impact people's lives. With a comprehensive training program and ongoing support, this position is perfect for nurses looking to make a difference while enjoying a rewarding career. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives through exceptional care.

Flexible working

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Referral bonus of £2,000

Annual clinical conferences

Valid NMC registration number required.
At least 1 year of post-registration experience is essential.

Conduct assessments to evaluate the impact of health conditions.
Produce reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Clinical Expertise

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Assessment Skills

Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Computer Software

WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor

(Location)

Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

£39,500

Do good. Be great as a nurse.

Are you a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse seeking professional growth, flexible working and a better work-life balance?

About the role

As a Nurse Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You'll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, while your compassion and experience helps customers move forward with their lives.

The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we offer a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Duties and responsibilities

Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life
Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person's eligibility for benefits
Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision

Requirements

Valid NMC registration number
At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience gained within or outside of the NHS
You MUST have the right to work in the UK - we cannot offer sponsorships
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

What we offer

£39,500 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance
Flexible working - full time, part time and hybrid
No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
Bank holidays plus 25 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
£2,000 for referring a friend
Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
In-person clinical conferences held annually

Join us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people's lives.

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