Assessment Nurse

Maximus; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse to conduct health assessments. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of GBP37,800 - GBP39,500, with flexibility in work hours and the opportunity for professional development. Successful candidates will have a valid NMC registration, empathy, and strong communication skills. The position involves producing reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Benefits

GBP2,000 referral bonus

25 days' holiday

Life insurance

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Qualifications

• A valid NMC registration (RGN, NP, RNLD or RMN).
• One year of broad post-registration experience.
• Confidence conducting 3 to 6 health assessments each day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments via phone, video, or face-to-face.
• Produce accurate PIP or WCA reports for the DWP.

Skills

NMC registration

Confidence in conducting assessments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Empathy and professionalism

IT proficiency

Education

1 year of post-registration experience

Job description

Join our passionate, values-driven clinical team at Maximus, a trusted provider of the DWP since 2015. We're looking for a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse to conduct health assessments and make a meaningful difference to people's lives. This is a hybrid role with only a few days per week in an assessment centre.

What you need:

• A valid NMC registration (RGN, NP, RNLD or RMN) + 1 year of broad post-registration experience gained in or out of the NHS
• Confidence conducting 3 to 6 phone, video or face-to-face health assessments each day whilst working independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce accurate, well-documented Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• Genuine empathy, professionalism and a desire to help customers move forward
• IT proficiency in order to manage digital systems for assessments and reporting
• You MUST have the right to work in the UK - we cannot offer sponsorship

What's in it for you:

• GBP37,800 - GBP39,500 salary + paid overtime + GBP2,000 for referring a friend
• No evenings or weekends
• Full-time: 9am to 5pm - 3 days at home, 2 on-site
• Part-time: 9am to 5pm - 2 days at home, 1 on-site (school hours available)
• Full training plus a recognised accreditation with the University of Salford
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
• 25 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
• Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed revalidation fees
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

If you've submitted a recent application for an assessor role at Maximus, it's under review and there's no need to reapply.

Guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates under our Disability Confident scheme.

Maximus has delivered health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) since 2015. We deliver the Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS), including PIP assessments and Work Capability Assessments, for people who live in Northern England and Scotland.