Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

iGo Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

iGo Recruitment in Oxford is recruiting Registered Nurses to become Functional Assessors. You will perform structured WCA health assessments by telephone, video or at the Oxford centre, and prepare clear, evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

This is a report-writing role rather than hands-on nursing. The position is permanent, hybrid (home and Oxford centre), with a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm schedule and no night shifts; training is full-time before you assess

Qualifications

• Must hold valid nursing registration (RN).
• Experience in clinical assessment or report-writing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured Work Capability Assessments (WCA) and gather evidence.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse Functional Assessor - Oxford

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

No nights or weekends

Full-time roles are available, and part-time applications may also be considered.

We are recruiting Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN and RNLD) for a permanent Functional Assessor opportunity in Oxford, completing Work Capability Assessment (WCA) functional health assessments. The role is also commonly known as a Nurse Assessor, Disability Assessor or Clinical Assessor.

You will complete structured assessments, review supporting evidence and produce clear, evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions. This is an assessment and report-writing role rather than a hands‑on nursing position.

The role

You will explore how a physical or mental health condition affects a person’s functional capability for work or work‑related activity.

Assessments may take place by telephone, online video appointment or face‑to‑face at the Oxford assessment centre. You will gather accurate information through structured questioning, apply your clinical knowledge and professional judgement, and produce clear, concise and evidence‑based reports.

An honest picture of the role

This is a report‑writing role as much as an assessment role. A significant part of the working day involves gathering detailed information, using IT systems and producing structured written reports.

You will not provide treatment, make medical diagnoses, give medical advice or make the final decision on benefit entitlement.

Working pattern

This is a permanent hybrid role based between home and the Oxford assessment centre at OX1 1ST.

The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with no nights, weekends or rotating shifts. Full‑time roles are available, and part‑time applications may also be considered. The vacancy is not fully remote.

Training

You will complete a comprehensive, full‑time training programme before undertaking assessments independently.

Part‑time applicants must be available for the initial full‑time training period before moving to their agreed part‑time hours.

Salary

The salary is £50,000.

Support throughout your application

iGo Recruitment will check your eligibility, confirm the nearest available assessment centre and explain the Work Capability Assessment service and what the Functional Assessor role involves before you apply.

We will help you prepare professionally for each stage of the Serco interview process, keep you updated throughout your application and guide you through to offer and onboarding.

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Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

• Company: iGo Recruitment
• Salary: from £50,000 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Oxford, OX1 1ST
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 21 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 20 Nov 2026