WCA Nurse Assessor

Maximus; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the UK is looking for a Nurse Functional Assessor. In this role, you will use your clinical expertise to conduct assessments and produce reports regarding individuals' disabilities and health conditions. The position offers a tailored training program and ongoing support to help you develop your clinical knowledge. Applicants must have a valid NMC registration. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a better work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration number is required.
• Experience in clinical assessments is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for conducting assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate how health conditions affect daily life.
• Produce reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Receive ongoing support and feedback for professional development.

Job description

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.

Duties and 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 the support of regular feedback and supervision

Requirements

• Valid NMC registration number
• At least...