WCA Nurse Assessor - Hybrid

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

Job summary

A health services organization in Scotland is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for individuals with disabilities. You will use your clinical expertise to evaluate how health conditions impact daily life and prepare detailed reports. The position offers a competitive salary of £39,500, with flexible working hours and a tailored training program. Ideal candidates will have a valid NMC registration and at least one year of relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

CPD and clinical development support

£2,000 referral bonus

Life insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in adult or mental health.
• Ability to work with complex health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments on individuals with disabilities.
• Produce WCA reports for eligibility determination.
• Engage in ongoing training and clinical development.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical expertise

Report writing

Education

Valid NMC registration

Tools

Computer software for report writing

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.

WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor (Location)

Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

Salary: £39,500

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 includes a tailored training programme and ongoing support and mentorship.

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 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

• Salary: £39,500
• Flexible working - full-time, part-time and hybrid
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
• Accreditation with the University of Salford upon completion of training*
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
• Bank holidays plus 25 days of holiday with 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 and Disability Confidence

Maximus is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident Leader, with a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum job requirements. You will be invited for an interview if you apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme and meet essential criteria.

Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments during the recruitment process.