WCA Nurse Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health services organization is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor in Stirling. This role involves conducting assessments for individuals with disabilities and health conditions, assessing their impact on daily life. The position offers a salary of £39,500 and flexible working arrangements, with comprehensive training and support provided. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses with a valid NMC registration and substantial clinical experience. No weekends or bank holidays required, providing a better work-life balance.

Benefits

£39,500 salary

Flexible working - full-time, part-time and hybrid

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance and healthcare cash plan

£2,000 for referring a friend

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience.
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine how health conditions affect daily life.
• Produce Work Capability Assessment reports for DWP eligibility.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills with feedback.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software to type and produce reports

Education

Valid NMC registration

Job description

Overview

WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor
Location: (Location) | Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00
Salary: £39,500 per year

Be part of something great. Maximus is a global organisation that provides health and employment services to millions of people each year. In the UK, we employ around 5,000 people to deliver services that matter, including assessments, health services, employability programmes and specialist support.

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 offers that opportunity.

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 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 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience gained within or outside of the 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

EEO and recruitment information

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 with a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for a job. If you apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you will be invited for an interview where reasonable adjustments can be provided.

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