Functional Assessor Nurse – Work Capability Assessment (WCA)
Hybrid home‑based working. Starting salary £45,500‑£47,500/pa + benefits + 10% yearly bonus.
Qualifications
* Valid NMC pin
* Minimum 12 months experience as a nurse (RN, RGN, RMN, RNLD)
* Appropriate home workspace with broadband connection (equipment provided)
* No previous health and disability assessor experience required – full, paid training is provided
Responsibilities
* Compile 5‑6 assessments + reports a day once training is completed
* Full 12‑week initial training – 6 weeks virtual remote teaching and assessments, followed by 6 weeks probation with mentor support
* Hybrid home‑based working after completing initial 6 weeks of training
* Conduct impartial, holistic health and disability assessments only – no decision on claim outcomes
* Carry out telephone, video and/or face‑to‑face functional assessments to establish any functional restriction caused by a claimant’s health concern
* Be the point of contact during the consultation stage for claimants with a wide range of health conditions and disabilities
* Liaise with clinical peers across NHS, private sector, charities and support organisations to obtain evidence for detailed reports
* Compile reports for review and decision as to eligibility
* File work (training provided)
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy/sell extra 5 days
* Pay rise subject to regular performance review
* Performance‑related bonus up to 10% paid quarterly
* Pension scheme contributory up to 6%
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Maternity and paternal leave
* Reimbursement of annual NMC registration fee; supported/paid CPD
* Health screening every two years, after one year’s service
* Professional training and development covering CPD hours to revalidate and maintain registration
* Shopping discounts across 1,000 retailers
* A paid volunteering day each year
Application
Apply now to discuss Functional Assessor roles and see if it could be a good fit for you.
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