Nurse Functional Assessor – Yeovil (Hybrid)
Company: iGo Recruitment
Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Yeovil, BA20 1UU
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 3 Sept 2026
Closing date: 3 Oct 2026
Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 per year plus bonus
Monday to Friday, office hours (no nights or weekends)
About the role
This role is ideal for Nurses looking to move away from shift work into a more structured and predictable working environment.
Nurse Functional Assessor role based in Yeovil. Salary £40,000 to £42,000 plus bonus. Monday to Friday, office hours with a hybrid working model combining home-based 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) or Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.
This role offers an alternative to hands‑on clinical work. The focus is on assessing how health conditions impact daily living or work capability and producing clear, evidence‑based reports.
Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 per year plus bonus
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, office hours only
Hybrid working: Combination of home working and office‑based assessments
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 within PIP or WCA services, depending on service allocation, focusing on how an individual’s health conditions affect their daily living or ability to work.
Assessments are completed via:
- Telephone
- Face‑to‑face appointments (non‑clinical setting)
All appointments are pre‑booked and follow a structured format.
Responsibilities
- Carry out structured assessments using clinical judgement
- Review medical evidence and supporting documentation
- Produce clear, objective written reports
- Communicate professionally and sensitively throughout
This role does not involve
- Providing hands‑on clinical care
- Diagnosing conditions
- Prescribing or delivering treatment
- Making decisions on benefit entitlement
- Working nights, weekends or shifts
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Join a dynamic and supportive team in Lytham St Annes, where your expertise as a Paraplanner will be valued and nurtured. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering you the chance to grow your skills while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working. With competitive salaries and a commitment to employee well-being, we are dedicated to creating a rewarding environment for all our staff.
