Functional Assessor - Hybrid - Luton

iGo Recruitment; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iGo Recruitment is recruiting qualified healthcare professionals (RGN, RMN, RNLD, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, Pharmacist) for Hybrid Functional Assessor roles in Luton. You will assess PIP and WCA needs using your clinical expertise, reviewing medical evidence and producing structured reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

The role is non-treatment and weekday‑based. The permanent hybrid position combines home and Luton centre work, with typical hours 9am–5pm,

Qualifications

• Current registration with the relevant UK regulator (NMC, HCPC or GPhC) as applicable.
• At least 12 months of post-registration clinical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and clear evidence-based reporting.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment screening including Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Review medical evidence and complete structured assessments.
• Conduct interviews using structured questioning and apply clinical judgement.
• Produce clear, concise, evidence-based reports for the DWP.
• Work in a hybrid setup between home and the Luton assessment centre.
• Ensure reports do not involve hands-on treatment or medical decisions.

Skills

RGN

RMN

RNLD

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Paramedic

Pharmacist

Job description

£45,000–£48,000, depending on the assessment service

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

No nights or weekends

Full-time roles are available, and part-time applications may also be considered.

Use your clinical experience in a structured assessment and report-writing role with predictable weekday hours.

We are recruiting RGN, RMN and RNLD Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists in Luton to complete functional health assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.

This Functional Assessor role is also known as a Disability Assessor, Clinical Assessor, PIP Assessor or WCA Assessor. You will review medical evidence, complete structured assessments and produce clear, evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions. This is a non-treatment role.

The role

For PIP assessments, you will explore how a health condition or disability affects daily living and mobility. For WCA assessments, you will consider how health affects functional capability for work or work‑related activity.

Assessments may take place by telephone, online video appointment or face‑to‑face at the local assessment centre. You will review medical evidence, gather accurate information through structured questioning, apply your clinical knowledge and professional judgement, and produce clear, concise and evidence‑based reports.

An honest picture of the role

This is a report‑writing role as much as an assessment role. A significant part of the working day involves gathering detailed information, using IT systems and producing structured written reports.

You will not provide hands‑on treatment, prescribe or deliver treatment, make medical diagnoses, provide medical advice or make the final decision on benefit entitlement.

Working pattern

This is a permanent hybrid role based between home and the Luton assessment centre at LU1 2UA.

The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with no nights, weekends or rotating shifts. Full‑time roles are available, and part‑time applications may also be considered. The vacancy is not fully remote.

Training

You will complete a comprehensive, full‑time training programme before undertaking assessments independently.

Part‑time applicants must be available for the initial full‑time training period before moving to their agreed part‑time hours.

Salary

The salary is £45,000–£48,000, depending on the assessment service.

Support throughout your application

iGo Recruitment will check your eligibility, confirm the nearest available assessment centre, explain the differences between PIP and WCA, and help you understand what the role involves before you apply.

We will help you prepare professionally for each stage of the Serco interview process, keep you updated throughout your application and guide you through to offer and onboarding.

Functional Assessor - Hybrid - Luton

Company: iGo Recruitment Salary: £45,000 to £48,000 a year Hours: Full‑time Location: LU1 2UA Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 19 Oct 2026 Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

£45,000–£48,000, depending on the assessment service

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

No nights or weekends

Full‑time roles are available, and part‑time applications may also be considered.

Use your clinical experience in a structured assessment and report‑writing role with predictable weekday hours.

We are recruiting RGN, RMN and RNLD Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists in Luton to complete functional health assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.

This Functional Assessor role is also known as a Disability Assessor, Clinical Assessor, PIP Assessor or WCA Assessor. You will review medical evidence, complete structured assessments and produce clear, evidence‑based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions. This is a non‑treatment role.

The role

For PIP assessments, you will explore how a health condition or disability affects daily living and mobility. For WCA assessments, you will consider how health affects functional capability for work or work‑related activity.

Assessments may take place by telephone, online video appointment or face‑to‑face at the local assessment centre. You will review medical evidence, gather accurate information through structured questioning, apply your clinical knowledge and professional judgement, and produce clear, concise and evidence‑based reports.

An honest picture of the role

This is a report‑writing role as much as an assessment role. A significant part of the working day involves gathering detailed information, using IT systems and producing structured written reports.

You will not provide hands‑on treatment, prescribe or deliver treatment, make medical diagnoses, provide medical advice or make the final decision on benefit entitlement.

Working pattern

This is a permanent hybrid role based between home and the Luton assessment centre at LU1 2UA.

The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with no nights, weekends or rotating shifts. Full‑time roles are available, and part‑time applications may also be considered. The vacancy is not fully remote.

Training

You will complete a comprehensive, full‑time training programme before undertaking assessments independently.

Part‑time applicants must be available for the initial full‑time training period before moving to their agreed part‑time hours.

Salary

The salary is £45,000–£48,000, depending on the assessment service.

Support throughout your application

iGo Recruitment will check your eligibility, confirm the nearest available assessment centre, explain the differences between PIP and WCA, and help you understand what the role involves before you apply.

We will help you prepare professionally for each stage of the Serco interview process, keep you updated throughout your application and guide you through to offer and onboarding.

Essential requirements

Current registration with the relevant UK professional regulator, NMC, HCPC or GPhC as applicable, with no restrictions affecting practice.RGN, RMN and RNLD Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists may be considered across PIP and WCA. Paramedics and Pharmacists may be considered for PIP opportunities only.At least 12 months of post‑registration clinical experience.Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to produce clear, accurate and evidence‑based reports.Confidence using IT systems throughout the working day.Right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.Willingness to complete pre‑employment screening, including an Enhanced DBS check.

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