Disability Assessor - No Weekends

Disability Assessor / Functional Assessor Nurse Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Paramedic Pharmacist

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 + Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Working Full Time or Part Time Available

Monday to Friday No Nights No Weekends No Bank Holidays

Are you a healthcare professional looking for a better work life balance while continuing to use your clinical expertise? This could be an excellent opportunity to transition into a rewarding assessment role, where you will use your medical knowledge to understand how health conditions impact people's daily lives. We are recruiting Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists to join a leading healthcare provider delivering functional health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

No previous assessment experience is required - comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided.

Why consider a Functional Assessor role?

• Move away from shift patterns and unpredictable hours
• Monday to Friday working with no weekends, nights or bank holidays
• Hybrid working options available
• Use your clinical skills in a different and rewarding environment
• Develop expertise in clinical assessment and report writing
• Opportunity to progress into specialist roles including quality, audit, coaching and leadership

Salary & Benefits

PIP Assessment Service

• £40,000 - £42,000 salary
• £1,000 retention bonus after 6 months (subject to performance)
• £1,000 retention bonus after 12 months (subject to performance)

WCA Assessment Service

• £42,000 - £43,000 salary
• £1,000 retention bonus after 12 months (subject to performance)

Additional benefits include:

• 5% quality bonus following successful completion of training
• Quarterly bonus scheme after 12 months (up to 2.5% per quarter)
• Hybrid working
• Full structured training programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid professional registration fees
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Clear career progression opportunities

The Role

As a Functional Assessor, you will:

• Conduct structured health assessments with individuals applying for DWP benefits
• Review medical evidence and supporting information
• Explore how physical and mental health conditions affect daily activities and mobility
• Use your clinical judgement to produce accurate, evidence-based reports
• Communicate effectively with individuals from a range of backgrounds
• Maintain high standards of quality and professionalism

What we're looking for

You will need:

• Current NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration
• Minimum 1 year post registration experience
• Adult clinical experience
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence producing detailed written reports
• Good IT skills

Applications are welcomed from

• Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Paramedics
• Pharmacists

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Interested in finding out more?

Contact Hannah McGlynn on for a confidential discussion.