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Functional Assessor - South West
Functional Assessor – Registered Healthcare Professional
Salary: £39,500 + annual salary reviews & bonus schemes
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
No weekends | No shift work | No bank holidays
Location: Hybrid working – Homebased and Assessment Centre.
Contract: Permanent – Full Time, Part Time and Flexible Hours considered
Location Regional Sites across South West and South East:
St Austell | Truro | Penzance | Holsworthy | Torquay | Barnstaple | Taunton | Exeter | Plymouth | Redruth | Canterbury | Chatham | Hastings | Ashford | Tunbridge Wells.
Looking for a new challenge that still lets you care, support, and use your clinical judgment — but with better hours, less stress, and no shift work? This is your opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying structured, weekday-only work and extensive professional development.
We are a trusted provider of independent health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), helping ensure people across the UK receive the right support based on fair, evidence-led clinical assessments.
Who We Need:
We are looking for fully qualified, registered clinicians from the following backgrounds:
Registered Nurses – RGN, RN, RMN, RNLD
Occupational Therapists (OT)
Physiotherapists (PHYSIO)
Paramedics (PARA)
Pharmacists To Apply, You Must:
Polite notice: unfortunately, we do not provide sponsorship.
Be fully registered with the relevant professional body: NMC, HCPC, GMC, or GPhC
Must have 1 year of post-registration clinical experience
Be experienced in working with individuals aged 16 to 65 and above
Have a strong understanding of long-term illnesses and conditions
Demonstrate excellent IT, typing, and written communication skills
Be confident in conducting assessments and writing clinical reports independently The Role as a Functional Assessor, you will:
Conduct assessments via telephone, video or in-person consultations
Assess individuals with a wide range of physical, mental health, cognitive, and sensory conditions
Evaluate how their health impacts daily life and compile a clear, evidence-based report
Work independently but with the support of an experienced, regionally based clinical team You will not be making decisions on benefit entitlement — your role is purely to assess and report, ensuring fairness and accuracy.
Salary & Hours:
£39,500 starting salary
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday only
Part Time hours available after completion of training.
No weekends, no shift work, and no bank holidays
Annual salary reviews + performance-based bonus schemes Benefits Package
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Private healthcare plan and pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan – reclaim costs for essentials like dental and optical
Free and discounted physiotherapy
Virtual, RCN-accredited training
Ongoing CPD, revalidation support, and clear career progression
Split-role options for physiotherapists (PIP + MSK pathway)
Company phone and full IT support provided
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to free counselling & wellbeing support
Company-wide and local social events
Supportive, inclusive clinical culture with less admin and more autonomy WHY APPLY:
Bring your clinical expertise into a rewarding role that supports individuals, values your professionalism, and gives you back your evenings and weekends. Apply today to join a team where your skills make a real difference — Monday to Friday only.
How to Apply!!
If you’re a healthcare professional looking for a new challenge with great work-life balance, apply today!
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Contact Chloe Jones: (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)
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