Nurse Functional Assessor - Swindon (Hybrid)

Nurse Functional Assessor – Swindon (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 per year plus bonus
Monday to Friday, office hours (no nights or weekends)

About the role
This role is ideal for Nurses looking to move away from shift work into a more structured environment.

Nurse Functional Assessor role based in Swindon. Salary £40,000 to £42,000 plus bonus. Monday to Friday, office hours with a hybrid working model combining home-based working and attendance at a local assessment centre.

We are recruiting registered Nurses (RGN, RMN and RNLD) to work as Functional Assessors, delivering Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.

This role provides an alternative to hands-on clinical work within a structured environment. The focus is on carrying out assessments and producing written reports, rather than providing treatment or direct patient care.

Key details

Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 per year plus bonus
Location: Swindon assessment centre
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, office hours only
Hybrid working: A mixture of working from home and in the local office
No shift work, nights or weekends
Full-time and part-time roles available
Right to work in the UK required (sponsorship not available)

Training
All roles require completion of a full-time training programme. This is a minimum of 9 weeks but may be longer depending on individual progress or any periods of absence.

The role
You will complete structured functional assessments within PIP or WCA services, focusing on how health conditions affect daily living or work capability.
Assessments are completed using:

Telephone
Video consultation
Face-to-face appointments (non-clinical setting)

All appointments are pre-booked and structured.

Responsibilities

Carry out structured assessments using clinical judgement
Review medical evidence and supporting documentation
Produce clear, objective written reports
Communicate professionally and sensitively with individuals being assessed

This role does not involve

Providing hands-on care
Diagnosing conditions
Prescribing or delivering treatment
Making decisions on benefit entitlement
Working nights, weekends or shifts

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid NMC registration
Minimum 12 months post-registration clinical experience
Good written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable using IT systems

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

£40,000 to £42,000 salary (pro rata for part-time)
Bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contribution up to 6%
Professional registration fees paid
Ongoing training and clinical support

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