PIP Nurse Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a PIP Nurse Assessor to leverage your clinical expertise in assessing how health conditions affect daily life. The role offers a salary of £37,800 with flexible working options and ongoing support for professional growth. Ideal for Registered Nurses looking for a meaningful career change.

Benefits

Flexible working options

No bank holidays, evenings or weekends

25 days' holiday

Life insurance

Annual clinical conferences

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Experience within or outside the NHS in adult or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand health conditions.
• Produce PIP reports for DWP eligibility determinations.
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills with feedback.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid NMC registration number

At least 1 year of post-registration experience

Job description

Newcastle Upon Tyne , Tyne and Wear , England
NE2

Overview

Be part of something great
Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people2s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

PIP Nurse Assessor - Hybrid

Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

£37,800

Do good. Be great as a nurse.

Are you a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse seeking professional growth, flexible working and a better work-life balance?

About the role

As a Nurse Functional Assessor at Maximus, you2ll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person2s disability or health condition affects their daily life. You2ll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, while your compassion and experience helps customers move forward with their lives.

The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we provide a tailored training programme* to help you thrive. You2ll begin with formal training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person2s disability or health condition affects their daily life
• Produce Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person2s eligibility for benefits
• Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision

Qualifications / Requirements

• 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

What we offer

• £37,800 salary
• Flexible working - full-time, part-time and hybrid
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
• A recognised accreditation with the University of Salford upon completion of training*
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
• Bank holidays plus 25 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
• Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
• £2,000 for referring a friend
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• In-person clinical conferences held annually

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

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