WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Avature; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist Functional Assessor to join their team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your clinical expertise in assessing how health conditions impact individuals' daily lives. With a focus on complex cases, you will produce vital reports that aid in determining eligibility for benefits. The company values work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment with tailored training programs. Join a team committed to making a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career path and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

£2,000 referral bonus

In-person clinical conferences annually

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with at least 1 year of post-registration experience.
• Valid HCPC registration number required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate how disabilities affect daily life.
• Produce WCA reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Assessment Skills

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

Tools

Computer Software

Job description

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date

Thursday, December 19, 2024

City

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

WCA - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

Manchester

Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00

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 6 weeks of 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 with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance
• Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid
• 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.