Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

DS Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Registered Nurse Functional Assessor in Bristol, offering a salary from £37,500 to £40,000. This permanent role features hybrid working, no night or weekend shifts, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must have at least 1 year of post-registration experience and current UK registration. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, annual leave, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Ongoing CPD support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience.
• Fully registered without restriction and with a valid PIN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for PIP and ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for DWP decision-making.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to type 30 words per minute

Education

Registered nurse qualification

Registration with relevant regulatory body (NMC, HCPC)

Job description

Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 31 October 2025
• Salary: £37,500 to £40,000 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 30 November 2025
• Location: BS1 3AG
• Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Company: DS Associates Recruitment
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: NFABS

Summary

Starting Salary: £37,500 (PIP) - £40,000 (WCA) + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Bristol

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 5

Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Paramedi&c styles in Bristol who want to use and build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the work life balance and professional development that a career as a PIP OR WCA Functional Assessor can give you.

We are seeking applications from clinicians with a minimum of 1‑year post‑qualification experience and registration in the UK. In this role you will grow your medical knowledge of a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions.

The role is full time Monday to Friday 9 - 5 and offers a salary of £37,500 (PIP) - £40,000 (WCA) per annum plus:

• £1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Work‑life balance: 9am - 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends of shifts required.
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you're an Approved Functional Assessor
• The role is a Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and the option to purchase up to five additional days
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

You will undertake a combination of file‑work, face‑to‑face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP OR ESA benefits and provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer's day‑to‑day life and performing work related activities.

Comprehensive training will provide you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.

Requirements

• One year's post‑registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN
• Excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper
• The ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

For further information please contact Maxine on 01387 371018 or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.