WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Avature; Sunderland; 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 Sunderland. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise in assessing how disabilities impact individuals' daily lives. With a focus on complex cases, you'll provide valuable insights through assessments while enjoying a supportive environment with tailored training. The position promises flexibility and a chance to make a real difference in people's lives, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you're a registered physiotherapist looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual clinical conferences

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must have valid HCPC registration and at least 1 year post-registration experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate the impact of disabilities on daily life.
• Produce reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
• Develop clinical knowledge with ongoing support and mentorship.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

HCPC Registration

Job description

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

City: Sunderland

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

WCA - Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

(Location)

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 help 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.

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.

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.