WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Avature; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Nurse Functional Assessor to leverage clinical expertise in assessing individuals' health conditions. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a comprehensive training program and ongoing mentorship, you'll be equipped to handle complex cases involving both physical and mental health. The position not only provides competitive compensation but also a range of benefits, including flexible working options and generous leave policies. If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Referral bonus of £2,000

Annual clinical conferences

Qualifications

• Must have valid NMC registration and a year of post-registration experience.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate the impact of disabilities on daily life.
• Produce WCA reports for determining benefit eligibility.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Report writing

Computer software proficiency

Education

Valid NMC registration

Post-registration experience

Job description

WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

City: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

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 offer a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life.
2. Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefits.
3. Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision.

Requirements

1. Valid NMC registration number.
2. At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience gained within or outside of the NHS.
3. You MUST have the right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorships.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports.

What We Offer

1. £39,500 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance.
2. Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid.
3. Leading maternity and paternity paid leave.
4. Bank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days.
5. Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees.
6. £2,000 for referring a friend.
7. Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
8. In-person clinical conferences held annually.

Join us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people’s lives.

EEO Statement

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 wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions.