Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

DS Associates; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Registered Nurse Functional Assessor in Fareham. The role is full-time, offering a salary between £39,000 to £41,500 with bonuses, and supports hybrid work with 3 days remote weekly. Candidates need a minimum of one year post-registration experience and relevant UK registration. The position focuses on client assessments for PIP and ESA benefits, ensuring a balance between work and life. The role includes professional development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Optional purchase of additional leave days

6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Brilliant internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• One year of post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Registered without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct file-work, face-to-face, and telephone/video assessments.
• Provide comprehensive reports for PIP or ESA benefit claims.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC)

Job description

Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 30 December 2025
• Salary: £39,000 to £41,500 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 29 January 2026
• Location: PO16 7HR
• Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Company: DS Associates Recruitment
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: NFAFH

Summary

Starting Salary: £39,000 (PIP) to £41,500 (WCA) per annum + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Fareham

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 5

Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Fareham who want to use and to build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a 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 £39,000 to £41,500

• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 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.