Functional Assessor Nurse HYBRID Homebased

Functional Assessor Nurse – Work Capability Assessment (WCA)

Hybrid home‑based working. Starting salary £45,500‑£47,500/pa + benefits + 10% yearly bonus.

• Valid NMC pin
• Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse (RN, RGN, RMN, RNLD)
• Appropriate home workspace with broadband connection (equipment provided)
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required – full, paid training is provided

• Compile 5‑6 assessments + reports a day once training is completed
• Full 12‑week initial training – 6 weeks virtual remote teaching and assessments, followed by 6 weeks probation with mentor support
• Hybrid home‑based working after completing initial 6 weeks of training
• Conduct impartial, holistic health and disability assessments only – no decision on claim outcomes
• Carry out telephone, video and/or face‑to‑face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimant’s health concern
• Be the point of contact during the consultation stage for claimants with a wide range of health conditions and disabilities
• Liaise with clinical peers across NHS, private sector, charities and support organisations to obtain evidence for detailed reports
• Compile reports for review and decision as to eligibility
• File work (training provided)

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy/sell extra 5 days
• Pay rise subject to regular performance review
• Performance‑related bonus up to 10% paid quarterly
• Pension scheme contributory up to 6%
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Maternity and paternal leave
• Reimbursement of annual NMC registration fee; supported/paid CPD
• Health screening every two years, after one year’s service
• Professional training and development covering CPD hours to revalidate and maintain registration
• Shopping discounts across 1,000 retailers
• A paid volunteering day each year

Apply now to discuss Functional Assessor roles and see if it could be a good fit for you.