WCA Physiotherapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus – West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people. In the UK we employ around 5,000 people to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives.

As a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor you will use your clinical expertise to assess how a person’s disability or health condition affects their daily life. You will work on complex cases involving chronic pain, neurological, physical and mental health conditions, and help customers move forward with their lives.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:00 (Hybrid)

Salary: £41,500 per annum

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• 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 that help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine eligibility for benefits
  
• Develop clinical knowledge and assessment skills through regular feedback, supervision, and mentorship
  

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

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• £41,500 salary
  
• Flexible working – full‑time, part‑time and hybrid options
  
• No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
  
• Recognition through 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 renewal fees
  
• £2,000 referral bonus
  
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
  
• Annual in‑person clinical conferences
  

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. We are a Disability Confident Leader and provide a guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.