Nurse Practitioner - Functional Assessor

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their Assessments Division. This role involves conducting assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face to evaluate how disabilities affect individuals' daily lives. You will produce essential reports that assist the Department for Work and Pensions in determining benefit eligibility, making a significant impact on people's lives. The position offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and opportunities for clinical development, ensuring you can grow your skills while contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for clinical development

Training programs

Revalidation support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with at least 1 year of post-registration experience.
• Proactive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate the impact of health conditions on daily life.
• Produce reports for benefit eligibility determinations.

Skills

NMC Registration

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Ability to Work with Diverse Conditions

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Functional Assessor

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Salary Range: £39,500 outside London, £46,300 London-based

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with options for full-time, part-time, or hybrid work

Job Description:

Join our Assessments Division as a Nurse Practitioner to conduct telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments. Your role involves understanding how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life and producing reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine benefit eligibility. This impactful work supports real lives and offers a respectful, quality service. You will handle diverse cases across various conditions, with support to manage your caseload efficiently. Our team combines integrity and clinical expertise to deliver excellent service.

Requirements:

• An NMC registered nurse with at least 1 year of broad post-registration experience
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work towards individual and team targets in a supportive environment
• Comfortable working with a range of conditions, including mental health

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: £39,500 outside London, £46,300 in London
• Flexible working arrangements: full-time, part-time, or hybrid options that promote work-life balance
• Support for clinical development and ongoing CPD
• Training programs and opportunities for career progression within Maximus
• Revalidation support and reimbursement
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture, committed to diversity and inclusion
• A comprehensive benefits package tailored to individual needs

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your clinical skills, handle challenging situations, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.