iGo Recruitment • Guildford
About this role
Nurse Assessor (RGN / RMN / RNLD) – Guildford (Hybrid)
Salary
£39,500 to £42,000 per year plus bonus
Monday to Friday, office hours (no nights or weekends)
About the role
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 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.
Key details
Salary
£39,500 to £42,000 per year 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
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 daily 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
£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%
Professional registration fees paid
Ongoing training and clinical support
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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