Nurse Functional Assessor — Hybrid & Flexible

Maximus UK; Bishop Auckland; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

27 days annual leave incl. bank/public

Life insurance

Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

CPD and ongoing professional dev.

Referral bonus £2,000

Job summary

Maximus UK is recruiting a Nurse Functional Assessor in Durham. You will conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a disability or health condition affects daily life, and produce WCA reports for the DWP to determine benefit eligibility.

The role includes a tailored training programme with ongoing support and mentorship, plus flexible full-time, part-time and hybrid working options. NMC registration and 1+ year post-registration experience are required.

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 (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefits
• Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision

Skills

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Maximus UK is recruiting a Nurse Functional Assessor in Durham. You will conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a disability or health condition affects daily life, and produce WCA reports for the DWP to determine benefit eligibility.

The role includes a tailored training programme with ongoing support and mentorship, plus flexible full-time, part-time and hybrid working options. NMC registration and 1+ year post-registration experience are required.