WCA Nurse Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Bradford is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor. The role involves conducting assessments to understand how disabilities affect daily life. With a £39,500 salary, flexible working options, and ongoing clinical development, this position is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

£2,000 referral bonus

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience (NHS or equivalent).
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Demonstrated ability to produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports for DWP.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills with supervision.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Clinical knowledge and assessment skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid NMC registration number

Job description

Overview

Be part of something great. Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services. In the UK we employ around 5,000 people to deliver services that have a profound impact on people\'s lives, including assessments, health services, employability programmes and specialist support.

WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor

Location, Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00

Salary £39,500

Do good. Be great as a nurse. If you are a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse seeking professional growth, flexible working and a better work-life balance, this role may be for you.

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. Your compassion and experience will help customers move forward with their lives. The role includes formal training, then assessing customers with ongoing support and mentorship.

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 a person\'s eligibility for benefits
• Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with regular feedback and supervision

Requirements

• Valid NMC registration number
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience (NHS or equivalent)
• You must have the right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorship
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

What we offer

• £39,500 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

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. We are a Disability Confident Leader, with a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum job requirements. If you apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you will be invited to interview if you meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments will be considered during the recruitment process.