WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sunderland is looking for a WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor. This role involves conducting assessments regarding disabilities and health conditions, preparing reports for the Department for Work and Pensions. You will need valid HCPC registration and good communication skills. The position offers a salary of £41,500, flexible working options, and comprehensive support and training.

Benefits

£41,500 salary

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing clinical development

Life insurance and healthcare cash plan

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience, within or outside the NHS.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Comfortable in producing detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of individuals’ disabilities or health conditions.
• Produce reports for DWP to determine benefits eligibility.
• Develop clinical knowledge through mentorship and feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use computer software

Education

Valid HCPC registration

Job description

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor - Hybrid

Sunderland

£41,500

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 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

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, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview.

Minimum Salary: £41,500.00 Maximum Salary: £41,500.00