Nurse Functional Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Nurse Assessor to perform Work Capability Assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. This full-time role offers a salary of £39,500 and promotes a work-life balance with no unsocial hours. Applicants must be registered nurses with a valid NMC pin and possess at least 12 months of post-registration experience. Additional benefits include annual leave, remuneration for NMC registration fees, and ongoing training.

Benefits

25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual salary reviews

Reimbursement of NMC registration fees

Full training and structured induction

Ongoing CPD and clinical mentorship

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of post-registration experience is required.
• Desire to transition into a non-clinical, assessment-based role is important.

Responsibilities

• Conducting WCA assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Evaluating how health conditions affect a person's ability to work.
• Writing clear, evidence-based reports for the DWP.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

Valid NMC pin

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD)

Job description

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Client:

IGO REC LTD

Location:

westcliff-on-sea, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

Nurse Assessor Hybrid Role
Location:Southend-on-Sea, Essex (Hybrid: 2 days remote, 3 days on-site)
Salary:£39,500 per annum
Job Type:Full-time |Schedule:Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm

Looking to move away from shift work while still making a clinical impact?Were seeking experiencedRegistered Nursesto join our clients team inSouthend-on-Seaas aNurse Assessor, conductingWork Capability Assessments (WCA)on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This role offers a structured, non-treatment environment where your clinical expertise helps inform important decisionswithout the demands of nights, weekends, or hands-on care.

Why This Role?

• Work-Life Balance Monday to Friday only, no unsocial hours
• £39,500 Starting Salary With full training and career development

What Youll Be Doing

• Conducting WCA assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face
• Evaluating how physical and/or mental health conditions affect a persons ability to work
• Writing clear, evidence-based reports for the DWP
• Working independently with support from a multidisciplinary clinical team

What Were Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD)with a valid NMC pin
• At least 12 months of post-registration experience
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• A desire to transition into a non-clinical, assessment-based role

What Youll Get

• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Reimbursement of NMC registration fees (where applicable)
• Full training and structured induction
• Ongoing CPD and clinical mentorship

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