iGo Recruitment • GU1 4QD
About this role
Functional Assessor (Nurse / Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist / Paramedic / Pharmacist) – Guildford (Hybrid)
Salary
£39,500 to £42,000 per year + bonus
Monday to Friday, office hours – no nights or weekends
About the role
We are recruiting registered healthcare professionals to work as Functional Assessors, delivering Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services based in Guildford.
This role offers an alternative to hands-on clinical work, with a structured working environment and predictable hours. It focuses on carrying out assessments and producing written reports, rather than providing treatment or direct patient care.
This role is suitable for Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists with at least one year of post-registration experience.
Key details
Salary
£39,500 to £42,000 plus bonus
Location
Guildford 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
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 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 assessments 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 information
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
Registration as one of the following
Nurse (RGN / RMN / RNLD)
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Paramedic
Pharmacist
Minimum 12 months post-registration experience
Good written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable using IT systems
Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
Benefits
£39,500 to £42,000 salary (pro rata for part-time)
Bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contribution up to 6%
Payment of professional registration fees
Ongoing training and development
Apply
Apply with your CV or call 01908 041443 for more information.
We will guide you through each stage of the process and support you from initial enquiry through to offer.
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