Assessment Nurse

Maximus Clinical Jobs UK; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization in the UK is seeking a Functional Assessor to join its clinical team. This hybrid role involves conducting health assessments, and requires a valid NMC registration with experience in the healthcare field. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,800, paid overtime, and the flexibility of part-time hours on site or remote. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and empathy towards patients.

Benefits

£2,000 for referring a friend

No evenings or weekends

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of broad post-registration experience.
• Experience conducting health assessments.
• Ability to work independently and produce accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments via phone, video, or face-to-face.
• Document Personal Independence Payment reports.
• Manage digital systems for assessments and reporting.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

IT proficiency

Genuine empathy

Education

Valid NMC registration (RGN, NP, RNLD or RMN)

Job description

Functional Assessor

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 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) 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 :

• £37,800 salary + paid overtime + £2,000 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 a...