WCA Nurse Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in the UK seeks a WCA Nurse Assessor to conduct assessments and produce essential reports for benefit eligibility. The role offers a flexible working environment with a full-time position, focusing on the impact of health conditions on daily life. Candidates should have a valid NMC registration and experience in health care. A comprehensive training program is included, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

£39,500 salary

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance and healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration number required.
• At least 1 year of post-registration experience in health care.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand how disabilities affect daily life.
• Produce WCA reports for benefit eligibility.
• Develop clinical knowledge with ongoing feedback.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid NMC registration number

1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience

Job description

WCA Nurse Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus – Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Join to apply for the WCA Nurse Assessor – Hybrid role at Maximus.

Overview

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. 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.

About The Role

As a Nurse 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 physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders. Your compassion and experience help customers move forward with their lives.

The role is Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:00, Hybrid. A tailored training programme* will help you thrive, with formal training, ongoing support and mentorship.

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 NMC registration number.
• At least 1 year of broad post‑registration adult or mental health experience gained within or outside of the NHS.
• You must have the right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorship.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports.

What we offer

• £39,500 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 validation fees.
• £2,000 for referring a friend.
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
• In‑person clinical conferences held annually.

Employment information

Salary: £39,500 per annum.

Working hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:00.

Type: Full‑time.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Government Administration

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 well‑being 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 an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Additional info

Minimum Salary: £39,500.00

Maximum Salary: £39,500.00