Functional Assessor

Elevate your healthcare career!Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Are you an experienced healthcare professional ready for a role that offers meaning, balance, and the chance to use your clinical skills in a new and rewarding way? If you're a Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic, this could be the next chapter youve been waiting for.Our client delivers fair, high-quality and compassionate assessments for individuals applying for the Governments Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Their mission is simple yet powerful: ensuring every person feels genuinely listened to, respected and supported.This role allows you to step away from shift work, reduce the physical demands of frontline care, and still make a significant impact all within structured hours and a supportive, professional environment.What Youll Be DoingIn this role as a Functional Assessor, you will use your clinical expertise in a new, analytical context. Youll carry out telephone, video, in-person and paper-based assessments to understand how each individuals condition or disability affects their daily life. Working mainly from home through a hybrid model, youll attend your local assessment centre on scheduled days as required.Youll produce detailed, evidence-based reports typically 3,0004,000 words that support the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in their decision-making. Throughout every assessment, you will apply your professional judgement with empathy, impartiality and confidence. Full, comprehensive training will equip you to deliver assessments and reports to the highest standard.Training & SupportStructured training programme running Monday to Friday, 9am5pmComprehensive preparation for assessments and report writingDedicated mentor throughout your first six monthsOngoing coaching, feedback and development supportA supportive team environment designed to help you grow and succeedSalary & BenefitsStarting salary: 39,500, increasing to 40,500 upon DWP approvalBonus scheme available after approval, based on performance and qualityClear, transparent career progression pathwaysSignificantly enhanced worklife balance compared with traditional clinical rolesWhat Youll NeedA right to work in the UK without a need for sponsorship, or any restrictionsMinimum one year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedicFull registration with the NMC or HCPC with a valid, unrestricted PINStrong communication, listening and observational skillsAbility to type at least 32 words per minuteConfident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and remote tools such as MS TeamsA balanced, compassionate and professional approach to assessmentsImportant NoticeUK clinical titles are legally protected. Applicants must hold valid professional registration (e.g., NMC, GMC, HCPC). xjdpvnf It is a criminal offence to falsely claim to be a registered healthcare professional.Please note, this is a full- time position onlyIf this sounds like the role for you! Apply below or get in touch today to discuss the opportunist with one of our friendly team members, who will be happy to help every step of the way!

Created: 2026-03-17