Nurse Functional Assessor – Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,850 to £43,750 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 3BN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | iGo Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MK1N |
Summary
Nurse Functional Assessor – Luton (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,850 to £43,750 per year plus bonus
Monday to Friday, office hours (no nights or weekends)
About the role
Nurse Functional Assessor role based in Luton. Salary £40,850 to £43,750 plus bonus. Monday to Friday, office hours with hybrid 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) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.
This role provides an alternative to hands-on clinical work within a structured environment and predictable working pattern. The focus is on carrying out assessments and producing written reports, rather than providing treatment or direct patient care.
Key details
Salary: £40,850 to £43,750 per year plus bonus
Location: Luton 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 carry out structured functional assessments for individuals applying for PIP or undergoing Work Capability Assessments.
The focus is on understanding how a person’s health condition affects their day-to-day activities and ability to work.
Assessments are completed using:
Telephone
Video consultation
Face-to-face appointments (non-clinical setting)
All appointments are pre-booked and structured.
Typical workload:
PIP: around 3 assessments per day
WCA: around 4 to 6 assessments per day
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
£40,850 to £43,750 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
Apply
Apply with your CV or call 01908041443 for more information.
We will support you through each stage of the process, from initial enquiry through to offer.
Salary: £40,850 to £43,750 per year plus bonus
Monday to Friday, office hours (no nights or weekends)
About the role
Nurse Functional Assessor role based in Luton. Salary £40,850 to £43,750 plus bonus. Monday to Friday, office hours with hybrid 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) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.
This role provides an alternative to hands-on clinical work within a structured environment and predictable working pattern. The focus is on carrying out assessments and producing written reports, rather than providing treatment or direct patient care.
Key details
Salary: £40,850 to £43,750 per year plus bonus
Location: Luton 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 carry out structured functional assessments for individuals applying for PIP or undergoing Work Capability Assessments.
The focus is on understanding how a person’s health condition affects their day-to-day activities and ability to work.
Assessments are completed using:
Telephone
Video consultation
Face-to-face appointments (non-clinical setting)
All appointments are pre-booked and structured.
Typical workload:
PIP: around 3 assessments per day
WCA: around 4 to 6 assessments per day
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
£40,850 to £43,750 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
Apply
Apply with your CV or call 01908041443 for more information.
We will support you through each stage of the process, from initial enquiry through to offer.
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