WCA Nurse, Hybrid

Maximus; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

Maximus is looking for a Registered Nurse – Nurse Functional Assessor in Bridgend, UK. In this role, you will utilize your clinical expertise to conduct assessments, aiding individuals in understanding how their health conditions impact their lives. Both full-time and part-time employment options are available, with a commitment to no bank holidays or weekend work.

Successful candidates will possess a valid NMC registration and have at least one year of experience in the healthcare field. Additionally, Maximus offers a supportive work environment with various benefits including comprehensive leave policies and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration number is essential.
• Minimum 1 year experience in adult or mental health settings required.
• Strong communication skills are a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate how health conditions affect daily life.
• Produce reports for benefit eligibility assessments.
• Continuous clinical skill development supported by supervision.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

Education

Valid NMC registration number

At least 1 year of post-registration experience

Job description

Position

Registered Nurse – Nurse Functional Assessor

Location

Bridgend

Contract

Full Time/Part Time

Salary

£39,000 – £49,000

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.

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.
• Right to work in the UK – sponsorship not available.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports.

What We Offer

• Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid.
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends.
• 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 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.
• 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. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job.
• Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.