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

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

Life insurance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Maximus UK Services Limited in Newport is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to apply clinical expertise to understand how a disability or health condition affects daily life. You’ll work on complex cases with physical and mental health conditions, including chronic pain, with a tailored training programme and ongoing mentorship.

The role offers hybrid working and a clear path for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMC.
• At least 1 year post-registration experience in adult or mental health care.
• You must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorships not offered.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registration

1 year post-registration experience

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.

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, 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.

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

Flexible working – full-time, part-time and hybrid

No bank holidays, evenings or weekends

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

Join us and become part of a team that’s making a real difference to people’s lives.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

WCA NURSE - HYBRID - NEWPORT

Company: Maximus UK Services Limited

Salary: £39,500 to £39,500 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Newport

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.