Read more

Maximus UK Services Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Maternity/Paternity leave

25 days holiday (+5)

Accreditation bonus

Performance bonus

CPD support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Life insurance

Healthcare plan

Disability Confident status

Job summary

Maximus UK Services Limited in Manchester is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to apply clinical expertise on complex cases, assess how disability affects daily life, and advise on PIP referrals. The role includes formal training, ongoing mentorship, and a pathway to accreditation.

This hybrid, full-time position offers flexible working patterns, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development and performance-based rewards.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration number.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience.
• 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

• Carry out clinical reviews and provide advice to case managers on complaints and enquiries related to PIP referrals.
• Assess customers with physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders.
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship support within the role.

Skills

NMC registration

Post-registration experience

UK work authorisation

Oral and written communication

Report writing

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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 people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. The role is necessary to carry out clinical reviews and provide case managers with advice in relation to complaints and enquiries in connection with PIP referrals. Complaints and enquiries can come from customers, representatives (including welfare rights groups & MPs), as well as DWP. Part of the role is also to provide outcomes and feedback on all complaints about healthcare professionals that is used as part of professional development and improvement in addition to being utilised to make overall business improvements.

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, you’ll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll 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. You’ll begin with formal training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Preferred Skills and 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

What we offer

• Flexible working – full-time, part-time and hybrid
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
• Bank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
• £1,000 bonus for achieving accreditation within the first four months
• Competitive annual performance bonus, paid quarterly
• Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
• £2,000 for referring a friend
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

PIP Nurse - Hybrid

Company: Maximus UK Services Limited

Salary: from £39,500 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Manchester, M3 7BB

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026