Assessment Nurse

Maximus Clinical Jobs UK; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct health assessments and provide meaningful support to customers. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £37,800 plus paid overtime, and allows for work flexibility with 3 days from home and 2 days on-site. Applicants must have a valid NMC registration and prior assessment experience. The position provides comprehensive training, generous holiday allowance, and benefits including life insurance and healthcare plans.

Benefits

£2,000 for referrals

25 days holiday with buy/sell option

Full training and recognized accreditation

Life insurance and medicash healthcare plan

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience.
• Ability to conduct 3 assessments daily independently.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments for the DWP.
• Produce accurate PIP reports.
• Manage digital systems for assessments.

Skills

NMC registration (RGN, NP, RNLD or RMN)

Confidence conducting health assessments

Strong communication skills

Empathy and professionalism

IT proficiency

Job description

Assessment Nurse

Maximus Clinical Jobs UK
Blackburn, Lancashire
£37,800 per annum
Permanent
Full time

Functional Assessor

Join our passionate, values‑driven clinical team at Maximus, a trusted provider of the Department for Work and Pensions (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) and at least 1 year of broad post‑registration experience, gained in or out of the NHS.
• Confidence conducting 3 phone, video, or face‑to‑face health assessments each day while working independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce accurate, well‑documented Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reports on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
• Genuine empathy, professionalism, and a desire to help customers move forward.
• IT proficiency 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:

• £37,800 salary + paid overtime + £2,000 for referring a friend.
• No evenings or weekends.
• Full‑time: 9 am to 5 pm – 3 days at home, 2 days on‑site.
• Part‑time: 9 am to 5 pm – 2 days at home, 1 day 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 have already submitted a recent application for an assessor role at Maximus, it is 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.