Nurse Functional Assessor - Flexible Hours & Impact

Maximus; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (FT/PT/hybrid)

No bank holidays, evenings or weekends

Maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday + buy/sell 5 days

Performance incentives

CPD and validation fee reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

MAXIMUS is a global organisation delivering health and employment services in the UK. We are seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to evaluate how health conditions affect daily living and to prepare Work Capability Assessment reports for DWP decisions.

A tailored training program and ongoing mentorship are provided. Requirements include valid NMC registration, 1 year post-registration experience, and full right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration and current nursing registration required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person’s disability or health condition affects daily life.
• Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports for DWP eligibility decisions.
• Develop clinical knowledge with regular feedback and supervision.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

NMC registration

Job description

MAXIMUS is a global organisation delivering health and employment services in the UK. We are seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to evaluate how health conditions affect daily living and to prepare Work Capability Assessment reports for DWP decisions.

A tailored training program and ongoing mentorship are provided. Requirements include valid NMC registration, 1 year post-registration experience, and full right to work in the UK.