Maximus UK
VDPS Doctor - Hybrid
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
VDPS Doctor - Hybrid
£72,000 Per Annum
Birmingham
Job Introduction
Be part of something great
Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here 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.
The role is necessary to carry out clinical reviews and provide case managers with advice in relation to complaints and enquiries in connection with PIP referrals. Complaints and enquiries can come from customers, representatives (including welfare rights groups & MPs), as well as DWP. Part of the role is also to provide outcomes and feedback on all complaints about healthcare professionals that is used as part of professional development and improvement in addition to being utilised to make overall business improvements.
Do good. Be great as a doctor.
Are you a Registered Medical Doctor, General Practitioner or Junior Doctor seeking flexible hours, a convenient location and a friendly working environment?
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About the role
As a Medical Assessor, you’ll carry out thorough assessments to understand how a person’s disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll produce clear, factual reports to support benefit entitlement decisions across a range of services, including:
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Work Capability Assessments (WCA)
- Industrial Injuries Benefit (IIB)
- Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS)
Every assessment is different. You may work with individuals who have complex physical or mental health conditions, neurological disorders, respiratory diseases, industrial injuries, or vaccine-related cases. You’ll be given sufficient time and support to complete high-quality, respectful assessments focused on the individual.
What we’re looking for
- Valid GMC registration number
- A registered healthcare professional with at least 5 year’s post-registration clinical experience in the UK
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate, detailed reports
- Confidence using computer systems and digital tools
- A professional and empathetic approach, with the ability to assess a wide range of conditions, including complex and mental health cases
- A proactive learner who is open to developing new skills outside of traditional clinical environments
- 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
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What we offer
- £72,000 per annum
- Competitive annual bonus, paid quarterly
- £1,000 bonus for achieving accreditation within four months
- Professional indemnity cover
- No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
- 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 Private Bupa Healthcare
Join us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people’s lives.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills