WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health services organization in Bootle, England, seeks a Registered Physiotherapist for a hybrid role assessing work capability for the Department for Work and Pensions. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £41,500, flexible working options, and comprehensive benefits including generous holiday allowance and ongoing professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible working – full-time, part-time and hybrid

Accreditation with University of Salford upon completion of training

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

Bank holidays plus 25 days holiday, with 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

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience within or outside the NHS.
• Right to work in the UK – sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand how a person’s disability affects their daily life.
• Produce WCA reports for the DWP to determine eligibility for benefits.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills with regular feedback.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Valid HCPC registration number

Job description

WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Position within Maximus, a global organization delivering health and employment services across the UK. Location: Bootle, England.

Overview

Registered Physiotherapist needed for hybrid role assessing work capability for the Department for Work and Pensions. Full‑time 09:00 – 17:00, Monday‑Friday.

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 for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to determine eligibility for benefits.
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills with regular feedback and supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid HCPC registration number.
• At least 1 year of broad post‑registration experience within or outside the NHS.
• Right to work in the UK – sponsorship not offered.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports.

Benefits

• £41,500 salary.
• Flexible working – full‑time, part‑time and hybrid.
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends.
• Accreditation with the University of Salford upon completion of training.
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave.
• Bank holidays plus 25 days holiday, with 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 diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer Guaranteed Interview for qualifying applicants.