Job Description
A More Balanced Way to Use Your Clinical Expertise
Make a real impact using your nursing experience in a structured, flexible role with genuine work–life balance.
New Salary: £46,813 + up to 10% quarterly bonus (OTE)
+ Performance related salary uplifts- opportunity to increase salary by £2,000 within the first year
Note: Sponsorship is not available.
About the Role
As a Functional Assessor with Ingeus, you’ll use your clinical judgement to assess how health conditions affect daily living through telephone, video and face-to-face assessments. You’ll produce clear, objective clinical reports that help inform DWP decisions — no hands-on care, no shift work.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Carry out functional assessments with claimants face-to-face, over the phone or via video call
* Review and evaluate clinical evidence
* Gather accurate information using focused questioning
* Produce structured, high-quality reports
* Manage your day independently with hybrid working
About You
You’re a registered clinician with strong communication skills, confidence using IT systems, and the ability to write clear, accurate clinical documentation. You value structure, fairness and making a difference.
Requirements
* NMC or HCPC registration
* Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD), Physio, Paramedic or OT
* Minimum 12 months post-registration UK experience
Benefits
* Salary + up to 10% bonus
* £2000 referral bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave + BH
* Hybrid working
* Paid CPD + registration fee reimbursement
* Private pension & PMI
* Discounts and wellbeing support
* Recognition and referral rewards
Why Join Ingeus?
* Develop specialist assessment skills
* Benefit from structured training and support
* Access genuine progression pathways
* Enjoy predictable hours and real balance
A note on experience
To be considered, you must have:
- At least 12 months of post-registration experience in the UK.
- Been a practising clinician in the UK for at least the last 12 months
- Broad clinical exposure to a wide range of conditions and ailments
- Strong written communication and clinical reasoning
Applicants who have not been practicing with the required skills for the last 12 months in the UK cannot be shortlisted.
Ingeus is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and provide a clear, supportive, step-by-step recruitment process. If you require adjustments or alternative formats, our recruitment team will be happy to help.