Registered NUrse Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Fareham is seeking a Registered Nurse Functional Assessor. This full-time role offers a salary of £41,500 per year with hybrid working options, bonuses, and benefits including 25 days annual leave. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in nursing or therapy roles. You will assess PIP or ESA benefits and support customers with their claims.

Benefits

£1000 salary uplift after 6 and 12 months

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• 1 year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision-makers.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute

Education

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

Job details

• Posting date: 31 October 2025
• Salary: £41,500 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 30 November 2025
• Location: PO16 7HR
• Remote working: Hybrid – work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Company: DS Associates Recruitment
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: NFAPO

Summary

Starting Salary: £41,500 + 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, Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Paramedics 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 £41,500 per annum plus:

• £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 or 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

Responsibilities

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 give you 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.