Maximus
Healthcare Practitioner - Nurse, UK
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Healthcare Practitioner - Nurse, UK
WCA Nurse Assessor – Hybrid (Durham)
Join Maximus in making a profound impact on millions of lives while growing professionally in a supportive, hybrid environment.
About Maximus
Maximus is a global leader specialising in health and employment services. In the UK, we employ 5,000 people across the country to transform lives through assessments, healthcare support, employability programmes, and specialist interventions.
As a healthcare and impartial benefits assessor, you’ll play a vital role in:
- Undertaking clinical reviews for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) referrals
- Providing objective advice to case managers on complaints and enquiries (from customers, welfare groups, MPs, and DWP)
- Gathering outcomes and feedback on complaints concerning healthcare professionals, helping shape clinical improved and overall business enhancements
This is a role that challenges you, nurtures you, and enables you to grow visibly and professionally.
Role: WCA Nurse Assessor
Location: Durham (Hybrid) Working Pattern: Monday–Friday (09:00–17:00) Contract: Full-time Salary: £39,500 per year (Minimum salary £23,700 if working less than full-time)
Be the Nurse who balances cutting-edge clinical expertise with aspirational support, whether assessing disability, mund-hooring mental health, or chronic pain conditions.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
You will carefully assess how disabilities, health conditions, or chronic diseases affect a person’s daily life and make objective recommendations to optimise support. Through your clinical acumen, empathy, and thorough assessments, you empower individuals to regain control and move forward with dignity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical reviews and assess claims related to DA (Disability Allowance), PIP (Personal Independence Payment), AET, and Universal Credit Work Capability Assessments.
- Engage personally with claimants to deepen understanding of their circumstances through direct consultations.
- Conduct detailed clinical assessments on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions, pain management, and chronic diseases.
- Deliver expert complaint resolutions and objective feedback, ensuring alignment with implicit legislative frameworks.
- Partner with case managers, oversight teams, and DWP, providing timely, evidence-based decision support.
- Contribute to business improvements by tapping into direct and indirect engagement with claimants and colleagues.
- Stay aligned with current assessment practices, fraud prevention, and regulatory standards at home and abroad.
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Formal Requirements
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| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| NMC Registration | Valid nursing registration required (any extract). |
| Drawing from Practical Experience | 1+ year of post-registration adult Mental Health or general adult nursing within or outside NHS, demonstrating expertise. |
| Right to Work in the UK | UK Working Visa holder or British/American/Canadian national. No sponsorship possible. |
| English Language & Reporting | Excellent oral and written communication (e.g., summarising interviews, drafting detailed claim reports). |
| Technical Competency | Fluent in office software for accurate data entry, documentation, and report submission. |
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Why Join Maximus?
No hero work unmatched in reward. Here’s what comes with the role:
- Salaraible Rate of Recognition – £39,500, with transparency and support for skills progression.
- Flexibility – Fit work to your lifestyle: full-/part-time or hybrid model tailored to healthcare’s diverse needs.
- Time Without Compromise – No bank holidays, evenings, or weekends onsite; always have three days free weekly.
- Parental Support – 27 weeks full +12 weeks shared paid maternity/paternity leave at generous values.
- Time Off with a Vital Purpose – 25 days holiday, plus the ability to buy or sell 5 days, for spontaneous care or extended advancement.
- Professional Growth – Identify gaps and reimburse validation accreditation, future-proofing through continuous professional development (CPD).
- Seek Want – Refer friends for £2,000 reward per placement in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Health Perks – Life Insurance + £250 monthly Medicash (reimbursement for drugs, appointments, or extra care).
- Inclusive Culture – Guaranteed interviews for qualified professionals with disabilities via our Disability Confident Scheme. Accessible inputs at every step, converting clinical expertise into sustainable change.
About Maximus – Our Commitment to You
- Inclusivity – At future meetings, we’d like everyone’s unique voice to come out clearly; behaviour or background should not sway decisions.
- Policies for Consumers needs – Adjustments are reasonable. We will accommodate to help you succeed, from interview mitigation to continual support.
Maximus debates to date impact lives by supporting individuals with dignity, equity, and inclusiveness at our heart.
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