WCA - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

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

Job summary

A healthcare assessment organization in Newport is seeking a Registered Physiotherapist to work as a Functional Assessor. This role involves conducting assessments on how disabilities and health conditions affect daily life. The position offers flexible working arrangements, a salary of £41,500, and comprehensive training and support. Ideal candidates should have HCPC registration and relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible working - full time, part time and hybrid

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD, clinical development

Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments.
• Produce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

WCA - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Newport. Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00. Salary: £41,500.

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.

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

What we look for

• 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
• 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. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, with a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. If you apply under this scheme, you will be invited for interview, and reasonable adjustments will be reviewed during recruitment.