WCA Doctor Functional Assessor - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled Doctor Functional Assessor to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your clinical expertise in assessing complex health conditions while enjoying flexible working hours and a supportive environment. With a comprehensive training program and ongoing mentorship, you will be equipped to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives. You will also benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave policies, and the chance to participate in clinical development. If you are a dedicated medical professional looking for a rewarding career path, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Private Bupa Healthcare

Annual clinical conferences

Referral bonus of £2,000

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Valid GMC registration number is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate how health conditions affect daily life.
• Produce reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

GMC Registration

Communication Skills

Clinical Assessment

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Job Description

Do good. Be great as a doctor.

Are you a Registered Medical Doctor, General Practitioner, or Junior Doctor seeking flexible hours, a convenient location, and a friendly working environment?

About the role

As a Doctor Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll work on complex cases involving veterans or neurological conditions, industrial injuries, and respiratory diseases, while your compassion and experience help 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 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's or health condition affects their daily life.
2. Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefits.
3. Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision.

Requirements

• Valid GMC registration number.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration 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

• £72,000 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance.
• Flexible working – full time, part time, and hybrid options.
• 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 Private Bupa Healthcare.
• In-person clinical conferences held annually.

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

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 positive 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 clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the role.

We are a Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your application, you will find a question asking if you would like to apply under the Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you qualify and apply under this scheme, providing you meet the essential criteria, you will 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 request them during the recruitment process.