WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Maximus; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor. This role offers flexible working hours and the chance to make a significant impact on individuals' lives. You'll conduct assessments and produce reports to assist in determining eligibility for benefits, with ongoing training and support provided. Join a team dedicated to improving lives while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

£1,500 additional skills allowance

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-registration experience.
• Must have valid HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand disability impacts.
• Produce WCA reports for DWP eligibility.

Skills

Communication

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Description & Requirements

WCA - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

Salary: £41,500

Do good. Be great as a physio.

Are you a Registered Physiotherapist seeking flexible working, a better work-life balance, and an opportunity to make a difference?

About the role

As a Physiotherapist 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 chronic pain disorders, neurological, physical, and mental health conditions, while your compassion and experience help customers move forward with their lives.

The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we provide a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers, with 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

• Valid HCPC registration number.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration 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

• £41,500 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance.
• Flexible working options - 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.

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

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements.