WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor, where you'll use your skills to assess how health conditions impact individuals' lives. With a competitive salary of £41,500 and flexible working options, you'll be part of a rewarding team making a real difference.

Benefits

Flexible working options (full-time, part-time, hybrid)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan

In-person clinical conferences annually

£2,000 for referring a friend

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of post-registration experience.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand health conditions' impact on daily life.
• Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports for the DWP.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills with support.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Computer software proficiency

Education

Valid HCPC registration

Job description

Job Description

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 or health condition affects their daily life. You'll work on complex cases involving chronic pain disorders and neurological, physical, and mental health conditions, with your compassion and experience helping 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

• Conduct telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's 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 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.
• Flexible working – full-time, part-time, and hybrid options.
• 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 in people’s lives.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We believe that feeling included has a positive impact on personal wellbeing and are dedicated to ensuring no job applicant receives less favorable treatment due to personal characteristics. Job advertisements will include clear and accurate information to help potential applicants assess their suitability.

We are a Confident Leader, committed to the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Confident scheme offers a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. When completing your application, you will be asked if you'd like to apply under the Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If eligible, you will be invited for an interview. Your application under this scheme will only be shared with the hiring manager and local resourcing team. Reasonable adjustments will be reviewed and considered for applicants who request them during the recruitment process.