WCA Doctor Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus; North East; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Doctor Functional Assessor to use clinical expertise to evaluate how disabilities affect daily life. The role offers a competitive salary of £72,000 and flexible working options, including full-time and part-time. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and producing reports for the Department for Work and Pensions. Ideal candidates are registered medical doctors with communication skills and experience in clinical settings.

Benefits

£1,500 skills allowance

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

£2,000 referral bonus

Life insurance and Private Bupa Healthcare

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to produce detailed reports using computer software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand health conditions.
• Produce WCA reports for the DWP.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid GMC registration number

1 year of broad post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
NE2

WCA - Doctor Functional Assessor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Mon-Fri, 09:00–17:00)

Salary: £72,000

Join a team that makes a difference. 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 supportive working environment?

About the role

As a Doctor 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 veterans or neurological conditions, industrial injuries and respiratory diseases. Your compassion and experience will help customers move forward with their lives.

The role includes a tailored training programme: 6 weeks of training before assessing customers, with ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person\'s disability or health condition affects their daily life
• Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine eligibility for benefits
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills with 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; sponsorship is not available
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

What we offer

• £72,000 salary with potential £1,500 skills allowance
• 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 option to buy or sell 5 days
• Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
• £2,000 referral bonus
• Life insurance and Private Bupa Healthcare
• In-person clinical conferences held annually

EEO

Maximus is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. A Disability Confident Leader, Maximus offers a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum job criteria. If you apply under this scheme, you will be invited to interview. Reasonable adjustments will be considered during the recruitment process where requested.