About the role

This role is ideal for Nurses looking to move into a more structured working environment, while still using their clinical experience in a different way.

We are recruiting registered Nurses (RGN, RMN and RNLD) to join a Functional Assessor team delivering Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services in Swindon.

You’ll work in a non-clinical setting, focusing on assessment, communication and report writing, with a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern.

Key details

Salary: £40,000–£42,000 plus approval and performance-related bonus
Location: Swindon assessment centre
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, office hours only
Hybrid working: A combination of working from home and office-based assessments
No nights, weekends or shift work
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available)

Working pattern and training

Full-time and part-time roles available
Part-time options typically 3 to 4 days per week

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 via:

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

All appointments are pre-booked with time allocated per assessment.

Typical workload:

PIP: around 3 assessments per day
WCA: around 4 to 6 assessments per day

What you will do

Carry out structured functional assessments using clinical judgement
Review medical evidence and supporting documentation
Produce clear, objective, evidence-based written reports
Communicate professionally and empathetically throughout

What you will not do

Provide hands-on clinical care
Prescribe or deliver treatment
Make diagnoses
Make benefit entitlement decisions
Work nights, weekends or shifts

Requirements

Nurse (RGN / RMN / RNLD) – current NMC registration required
Minimum 12 months post-registration clinical experience
Good communication and report writing skills
Comfortable using IT systems

Salary and benefits

£40,000–£42,000 salary (pro rata for part-time)
Approval bonus and performance-related bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contribution up to 6%
Professional registration fees paid
Ongoing CPD and clinical support

Apply

Apply with your CV or call 01908041443 for a confidential discussion.

We’ll take the time to understand your experience, answer your questions, and guide you through every stage of the process.

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