Nurse Functional Assessor – Flexible, Impactful Assessments

Maximus; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work option

No bank holidays evenings or weekends

Maternity/Paternity leave

25 days holiday (+5 buy/sell)

Performance incentives

CPD support & training fees

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Maximus in Wakefield is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to join our health and employment services team. You’ll assess how disability or health conditions affect daily living, handling complex cases with clinical expertise and empathy.

You’ll receive formal training, ongoing support, and opportunities for flexible working including hybrid arrangements. Minimum requirements include valid NMC registration and at least 1 year post‑registration experience; sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life.
• Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Job description

Maximus in Wakefield is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to join our health and employment services team. You’ll assess how disability or health conditions affect daily living, handling complex cases with clinical expertise and empathy.

You’ll receive formal training, ongoing support, and opportunities for flexible working including hybrid arrangements. Minimum requirements include valid NMC registration and at least 1 year post‑registration experience; sponsorship is not provided.