WCA - Doctor Functional Assessor

Job IntroductionWCA - Doctor Functional AssessorGlasgowMonday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00£72,000Do 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?About the roleAs a Doctor Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll work on complex cases involving veterans or neurological conditions, industrial injuries and respiratory diseases, while your compassion and experience helps customers move forward with their lives.The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we provide a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.Preferred Skills and QualificationsDuties and responsibilitiesConduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily lifeProduce Work Capability Assessment (WCA) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefitsDevelop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervisionRequirementsValid GMC registration numberAt least 1 year of broad post-registration experience gained within or outside of the NHSYou MUST have the right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorshipsExcellent oral and written communication skillsComfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reportsWhat we offer£72,000 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowanceFlexible working – full time, part time and hybridNo bank holidays, evenings or weekendsLeading maternity and paternity paid leaveBank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 daysOngoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees£2,000 for referring a friendLife insurance and Private Bupa HealthcareIn-person clinical conferences held annuallyJoin us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people’s lives.

Created: 2026-02-07