WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor - Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to join their Assessments Division in Preston. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a supportive environment while helping individuals navigate their health challenges. With flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, you will enjoy a work-life balance that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally. Join a team that values integrity and clinical knowledge, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others through your assessments and support.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Clinical development support

Career development opportunities

Revalidation support

Supportive culture

Inclusive environment

Tailored benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-registration nursing experience.
• Ability to work towards individual and team targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Produce factual reports for eligibility determination.

Skills

NMC registration

Excellent communication skills

Experience with mental health conditions

Proactive learning attitude

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor - Hybrid, Preston

Client: Maximus

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Posting Title: WCA - Nurse Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

City: Preston

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Nurse – Functional Assessor

Location: Preston

Annual salary: £39,500 + excellent benefits

Hours of work: Full or part time available, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with hybrid working

Are you a nurse who wants to continue helping people but needs a better work-life balance? Join our Assessments Division and thrive as you use your clinical skills in a different way and help people move forward with their lives.

About the role

You’ll carry out telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen, ask questions, and produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine eligibility for benefits. We ensure you have sufficient time with each customer to provide a respectful and quality service.

Each assessment varies across different cases and conditions. We support you to manage your caseload efficiently and deliver excellent service. Our team combines integrity with extensive clinical knowledge to serve our customers effectively.

What we look for

• An NMC registered nurse with at least 1 year's broad post-registration experience.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working towards individual and team targets in a supportive environment.
• Experience working with diverse conditions, including mental health.

What we offer

We value our colleagues as the key to delivering excellent service. We ensure they are well cared for while taking care of customers.

• Competitive salary: £39,500 to £46,300 depending on location.
• Flexible working arrangements: full time, part time, or hybrid options for work-life balance.
• Clinical development: support for continuing medical education and CPD.
• Career development: training, skill enhancement, and progression opportunities, including exploring other roles within Maximus.
• Revalidation support: assistance and reimbursement for revalidation processes.
• Supportive culture: regular feedback and coaching tools for career growth.
• Inclusive environment: commitment to diversity and inclusion as a Disability Confident Leader, with networks and initiatives to champion DE&I.
• Excellent benefits: tailored core and voluntary benefits to meet individual needs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your clinical skills, handle challenging situations, and make a real difference in people's lives.