Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

We are currently recruiting for a leading UK based Company who provide Functional Assessments for claimants of the Employee Support Allowance benefit.
This would be a great opportunity for any Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, including Mental Health Nurses, or Occupational Therapist to branch out into a different setting of healthcare.
Functional Assessor
Hybrid working available
Starting Salary £39,500+
We have a permanent position available with full-time and part-time working hours. The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. You would not be required to work weekends, nights or bank holidays.
Duties & Responsibilities

• To undertake a combination of file-work and face-to-face/telephone assessments of customers in relation to a variety of benefits and provide a report to the DWP.
• File-work involves reviewing medical evidence in a written or electronic format to determine the suitability of face-to-face /telephone assessment.
• To use IT software programmes to support clinical decision making when undertaking file-work and examinations.
• Work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and build positive working relationships with both clinical colleagues and administrative support staff.

Role Summary

• Starting salary £39,500 per annum
• Working hours 9am - 5pm (37.5 hours)
• Office-based/Home-based assessments with no community visits required
• Exceptional opportunities for career progression and professional development

Benefits Package

• Hybrid working available (up to 50% from home)
• NMC registration fee reimbursement
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Holiday trading (buy/sell annual leave)
• Pension scheme
• Dental insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Medicash
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket loan
• Travel Insurance cover
• Gym Membership
• Childcare Vouchers
• Charitable Giving

What we are looking for:

• Zero Clinical Assessor experience
• NMC Nurses registered, or HCPC registered, or GMC registered
• 1 year experience for Nurses
• 2 years’ experience for Physiotherapists
• 4 years’ experience post qualified for Doctors
• Broad-based medical knowledge and skills
• Excellent time management
• Strong written and communication skills

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Farley on or via email at for more information. Alternatively, please apply to this advert and a consultant from the team will be in touch.