Functional Assessor Nurse HYBRID HOMEBASED

iGo Recruitment; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Yeovil is seeking a Functional Assessor Nurse for hybrid, home-based working. The role involves conducting health assessments and preparing reports after full training. Candidates must possess a valid NMC pin and have at least 12 months of nursing experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, plus benefits including a performance-related bonus and extensive clinical training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus up to 10%

Contributory pension scheme

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse.
• Ability to work from a home setting with required internet connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Compile 5–6 health assessments and reports per day after training.
• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, and face-to-face.
• Liaise with clinical peers and compile detailed reports.

Skills

Valid NMC pin

Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse

Job description

Functional Assessor Nurse for Work Capability Assessments (WCA) – HYBRID HOMEBASED WORKING

Starting Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum plus benefits and a 10% yearly bonus.

Nurses qualified: RGN, RMN, RNLD.

Why go with us?

As healthcare professionals we understand the challenges presented by the current healthcare sector, allowing us to provide detailed and honest insight into the role as a colleague. We offer unparalleled support throughout the application process, including 24/7 availability and intensive one‑on‑one interview preparation, thereby delivering an enviable placement success rate and a 100% feedback rating.

Functional Assessor Nurse Requirements

• Valid NMC pin.
• Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse.
• Appropriate workspace within home setting that allows you to successfully complete your role, including broadband connection (equipment provided).
• No previous health and disability assessor experience required as full, paid training is provided.

Functional Assessor Nurse role

• Compile 5–6 assessments and reports a day after training completion.
• Annual salary of £40,000 (starting) – £42,000, with yearly salary increases and yearly bonus.
• Full training supplied over an initial 12‑week period—first 6 weeks virtual/remote home‑based teaching and assessments followed by 6‑week probation with mentor support.
• Performance‑related bonus up to 10% paid quarterly.
• Hybrid working after completing initial 6‑weeks of training.
• Conduct impartial, holistic health and disability assessments only, without required decisions 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.
• Act as point of contact during consultation stage for claimants with wide range of health conditions and disabilities.
• Liaise with range of clinical peers across NHS, private healthcare sector, charities and support organisations to obtain evidence that assists in producing detailed reports.
• Compile reports, then dispatch for review and decision on eligibility.
• File work as part of role (training provided).

Functional Assessor Nurse Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell extra 5 days of leave.
• 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 well over required CPD hours to revalidate and maintain your professional registration.
• Shopping discounts across 1,000 retailers.
• Paid volunteering day each year.

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