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Nurse Functional Assessor – Lewes (Hybrid)

Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per year plus bonus

Monday to Friday, office hours (no nights or weekends)

Location: Lewes assessment centre

Hybrid working: A mixture of working from home and in the local office

Full‑time and part‑time roles available

Right to work in the UK required (sponsorship not available)

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 complete structured functional assessments within PIP or WCA services, focusing on how health conditions affect daily living or work capability.

Assessments are completed using:

• Telephone
• Video consultation
• Face‑to‑face appointments (non‑clinical setting)

All appointments are pre‑booked and structured.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structured assessments using clinical judgement
• Review medical evidence and supporting documentation
• 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

• £47,000 to £50,000 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

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