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Nurse Assessor / Functional Assessor – Hybrid Fareham PO16

Job details
Posting date: 06 March 2026
Salary: £39,000 to £41,500 per year
Additional salary information: + benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 April 2026
Location: Crown Buildings, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7HR
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: iGo Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NASW26PO16

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Summary

Nurse Assessor / Functional Assessor – Hybrid
Fareham

£39,000 – £41,500 + £2,000 approval bonus + performance bonus + benefits

Use your clinical skills - without shifts, weekends, or hands-on care. We’re recruiting Registered Nurses and other registered healthcare professionals for a hybrid Functional Assessor role based in Fareham.
This role is open to:
Nurses (RGN / RMN / RNLD)
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Paramedics
Pharmacists
This is a full-time or part-time, Monday–Friday role offering predictable hours, structured work, and a genuine alternative to hands-on clinical or shift-based roles.
You’ll work in a supportive, structured assessment environment with pre-booked appointments, long consultation times, and full paid training. There’s no treatment, no prescribing, and no manual handling - just assessment, clinical reasoning, and report writing.
You’ll split your time between home working and the local Fareham assessment centre (typically 2 days per week onsite).
Why clinicians move into this role
No shifts, no nights, no weekends – Monday to Friday only
Hybrid working – home-based with limited onsite days
Long, unrushed assessments – time to properly understand each individual
Pre-booked cases – no diary management or scheduling admin
Structured role with full support – clear processes and expectations
Full training and ongoing clinical coaching
Clear progression and development pathways
Role overview
Full-time or part-time permanent role
Office hours, Monday–Friday
Hybrid working: typically 2 days per week onsite in Fareham
Assessments completed via telephone, video, or face-to-face
Structured consultations using secure digital systems
All appointments pre-booked
The role As a Functional Assessor, you’ll carry out structured assessments to understand how a person’s physical or mental health condition affects their day-to-day functioning.

You’ll:
Conduct structured clinical conversations using professional judgement
Review medical evidence and supporting documentation
Produce clear, objective, evidence-based written reports
Use secure clinical systems and digital templates
Contribute reports used to support formal disability benefit decisions
No hands-on treatment. No prescribing. No on-call. No manual handling.

What you’ll need You must be registered as one of the following:
Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) – NMC
Physiotherapist – HCPC
Occupational Therapist – HCPC
Paramedic – HCPC
Pharmacist – GPhC
Plus:
Minimum 12 months post-registration experience
Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
Confidence with report writing and IT systems
Ability to work to deadlines in a structured environment
You must have the right to work in the UK.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Pay, progression & benefits
£39,000 – £41,500 salary
£2,000 approval bonus
Up to 10% annual bonus based on quality and performance
Structured pay progression and salary reviews
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
Option to buy or sell annual leave
4 CPD days per year plus ongoing clinical coaching
Professional registration fees paid (NMC / HCPC / GPhC)
Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
Employee discounts across retail, leisure, and lifestyle services
Wellbeing and mental health support services
Is this role right for you? This role is ideal if you:
Want predictable weekdays and better work–life balance
Are ready to move away from shift work or hands-on clinical roles
Enjoy structured assessments and clinical reasoning
Are comfortable producing detailed written reports
Are confident using IT systems daily
This role may not suit you if you:
Prefer hands-on treatment or ward-based work
Dislike report writing or desk-based roles
Require a fully remote role (hybrid attendance is required)
Apply today Submit your CV via iGo Recruitment or call 01908 041443 to speak with our team.
We’ll guide you through every step of the process.

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