Healthcare Practitioner - Nurse

Maximus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

£1,000 bonus if accredited in 4 months

Flexible working

Parental leave (maternity/paternity)

25 days + 5 buy/sell days

CPD & development support

Referral bonus

Job summary

Maximus in the UK is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to apply clinical expertise to assess how disability affects daily life. You will handle complex cases across physical and mental health conditions and support customers through tailored training and ongoing mentorship.

The role offers flexible working options (full-time, part-time and hybrid), with generous CPD support, a discretionary bonus and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration and at least 1 year post‑registration experience in adult or mental health care.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical reviews and provide case managers with advice on complaints and enquiries related to PIP referrals.
• Communicate outcomes and provide feedback to support professional development and service improvements.

Skills

NMC registration

Post‑registration experience

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Tools

Report writing software

Job description

Overview

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. In the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

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 provide a tailored training programme* to help you thrive. You’ll begin with formal training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Responsibilities

Carry out clinical reviews and provide case managers with advice in relation to complaints and enquiries in connection with PIP referrals. Complaints and enquiries can come from customers, representatives (including welfare rights groups & MPs), as well as DWP. Provide outcomes and feedback on all complaints about healthcare professionals that is used as part of professional development and improvement in addition to being utilized to make overall business improvements.

Qualifications & Mandatory 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

Benefits

• Competitive performance‑based bonus
• £1,000 bonus if accredited in 4 months
• Flexible working – full‑time, part‑time and hybrid
• 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

EEO Statement

• MAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.
• We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long‑term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team.
• Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.