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OCT WCA Nurse - Hybrid UK
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OCT WCA Nurse - Hybrid UK
Registered Nurse – Nurse Functional Assessor
Location: Stoke-on-Trent Salary: £39,500 (range: £38,000–£49,000) Contract: Full time / Part time Flexible hours: Available
About Maximus
Be part of something great. Maximus is a global organisation specialising in health and employment services, supporting millions of people annually. In the UK, we employ ~5,000 people delivering impactful work across assessments, healthcare programmes, and specialist support.
The bigger picture: By providing clinical reviews, case management advice, and outcomes relating to PIP/DWP referrals, you’ll play a key role in supporting individuals and improving business-wide standards for healthcare professionals.
Values: Do good. Be great as a nurse.
About the Role: Nurse Functional Assessor
As a Nurse Functional Assessor, you’ll apply your clinical expertise to determine how disabilities, health conditions, or chronic pain affect a person’s daily life—helping customers access suitable benefits while receiving compassionate support.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face sessions.
- Draft detailed Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports for the DWP to assess benefit eligibility.
- Develop clinical knowledge through feedback, supervision, and CPD opportunities.
- Support business improvements by addressing customer complaints, feedback from DWP representatives/welfare organisations, and training recommendations for healthcare professionals.
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- Formal training programme for new recruits before assessing customers.
- Ongoing mentorship and professional support.
- Opportunity to enhance clinical skills alongside colleagues.
Key Requirements
- Valid NMC registration (essential).
- At least 1 year of post-registration experience in adult or mental health nursing (NHS or private sector).
- Full right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available.
- Strong oral/written communication skills.
- Proficiency in typing/report generation software for case notes.
Why Choose Us?
Flexible & Supportive Work Environment
- Choose between full-time, part-time, or hybrid roles – no shift work required (no evenings/weekends/holiday cover).
- 27+ paid days holiday annually (plus option to buy/sell 5 extra days).
- Generous parental leave: leading maternity & paternity pay policies.
- No pressure of lavish perks—just realistic balance with extras like:
- In-person annual conferences.
- Unlimited CPD & clinical reimbursements.
- Free life insurance & Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
- £2,000 referral bonus for recruiting friends.
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Maximus is a Disability Confident Leader—committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
Your rights as an applicant:
- Guaranteed interview under the Maximus Disability Confident Scheme if you meet minimum job requirements.
- Adjustments provided reasonably during recruitment (contact HR in advance).
All interactions during the application process are handled with transparency and equality.
Ready to make a difference?
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to improving lives through compassionate, expert nursing.
Apply now—your opportunity awaits.
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