WCA Nurse Assessor - Hybrid

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

Job summary

A global health services provider is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor in Northampton. This role involves assessing the impact of disabilities or health conditions on daily living, with full training provided. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, producing reports, and developing clinical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £39,500 along with flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

£39,500 salary

Flexible working

Bank holidays plus 25 days holiday

Life insurance

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Annual clinical conferences

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience.
• Ability to conduct assessments using clinical expertise.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine the impact of disability or health conditions.
• Produce reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid NMC registration number

Job description

Overview

Northampton, Northamptonshire, England – NN2

WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor

Northampton

Working hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:00

Salary: £39,500 per year

Be part of something great. Maximus is a global organisation that provides health and employment services. In the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people\'s lives—from assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support. This role involves using clinical expertise to understand how a disability or health condition affects daily life.

About the role

As a Nurse Functional Assessor at Maximus, you\'ll assess how a person\'s disability or health condition impacts their daily living. You\'ll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, applying your compassion and experience to help customers move forward with their lives. A tailored training programme is provided to help you thrive, including formal training at the outset and 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 eligibility for benefits
• Develop 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 non-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

• £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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident Leader and provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment where needed. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum job requirements. Your interview/application may be shared with the hiring manager and local resourcing team as part of the process.