WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization in Dundee is seeking a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor to conduct assessments and compile reports to support individuals with disabilities. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £41,500 and flexible working options. Ideal candidates must be registered with HCPC and have at least one year of relevant experience. Full training and continuous development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Salary of £41,500

Flexible working

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• You MUST have the right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine the impact of disability on daily life.
• Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports.
• Develop clinical knowledge with feedback and supervision.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid HCPC registration number

At least 1 year of post-registration experience

Job description

General information

Job Posting Title WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid Date Thursday, September 25, 2025 City Dundee Country United Kingdom Working time Full-time

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Monday to Friday - 09 : 00 – 17 : 00

£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 and neurological, physical and mental health conditions while your compassion and experience helps 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 formal training before assessing customers and have 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 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 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
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
• A recognised accreditation with the University of Salford upon completion of training
• 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 renewal 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.