Nurse Functional Assessor – Flexible, Impactful UK Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

No bank holidays

Maternity/paternity leave

25 days holiday plus buy/sell 5 days

Performance incentives

Job summary

Maximus in Barnsley, United Kingdom, is hiring a Nurse Functional Assessor. The role focuses on evaluating how disabilities or health conditions affect daily living, including complex physical and mental health cases, with a structured training programme and ongoing mentorship.

Starting salary is £42,000 with progression to £46,000 after 12 months and accreditation. Flexible working options include full-time, part-time and hybrid arrangements, with strong emphasis on work-life balance and career

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.
• Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions determine a person’s eligibility for benefits.
• Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision.

Skills

NMC registration

Job description

Maximus in Barnsley, United Kingdom, is hiring a Nurse Functional Assessor. The role focuses on evaluating how disabilities or health conditions affect daily living, including complex physical and mental health cases, with a structured training programme and ongoing mentorship.

Starting salary is £42,000 with progression to £46,000 after 12 months and accreditation. Flexible working options include full-time, part-time and hybrid arrangements, with strong emphasis on work-life balance and career