Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor

£40,000 per year

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Norwich)

Monday-Friday

Applicants must live within a 90-minute commute of Norwich with minimum 3 days on site.

+ Up to 10% Bi-Annual Bonus

+ £2,000 Performance Salary Uplift in Year One

+ £1,500 Referral Scheme

Ready for a Better Work-Life Balance Without Leaving Your Profession?

If you're a registered healthcare professional looking to move away from hands-on clinical shifts but still want to use your clinical expertise in a meaningful way - this could be your next step. At PFAS, you'll apply your professional judgement in a structured, supportive environment where your evenings and weekends are your own.

More than a job, a career with purpose. No night shifts and unpredictable rotas, just a clear, focused Monday-Friday role where your clinical knowledge directly supports fair decision-making.

What Makes This Different?

Structured, inclusive training programme

Ongoing clinical support

Clear development pathway

£1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months

Up to 10% Bi-Annual Bonus

£1,500 employee referral scheme

We invest in our clinicians and we reward performance!

What You'll Be Doing

Conducting structured telephone, video or face-to-face assessments

Exploring how a claimant's condition impacts their daily living

Reviewing and interpreting clinical evidence

Producing detailed, high-quality written reports

Applying professional judgement in line with regulatory standards

Working towards quality and productivity targets

Delivering assessments in a respectful, fair and reassuring manner

This is an analytical, report-focused role. It suits clinicians who enjoy critical thinking and structured environments.

This Role Would Suit You If You:

Have strong clinical reasoning skills

Are confident writing detailed, evidence-based reports

Can interpret complex medical information

Are comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office

Want predictable working hours

Are open to structured training and accreditation

This role may not be the best fit if:

You prefer hands-on clinical care

You dislike report writing

You are uncomfortable working towards targets

You are seeking a fully remote role

Essential Requirements

We cannot consider applications without:

A recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional(RGN, RMN, RNLD, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Pharmacist)

Current NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration

Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Minimum 12 months' post-qualification clinical experience

Eligibility to practise in the UK

What You'll Receive

£40,000 starting salary

Up to 10% Bi-Annual Bonus

Performance-related salary uplift of £2,000 within year one

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme matched up to 6%

Life assurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Professional subscription subsidies

Employee Assistance Programme (including confidential counselling)

High-street discounts

Moving Day Leave

Volunteering days

Environmental initiatives

Free eye tests every 2 years

Free annual flu vaccination

£1,500 "Recruit a Friend" bonus

Structured Training & Inclusive Support

You'll complete a comprehensive, inclusive training programme designed to support you in transitioning into the Functional Assessor role. Ongoing clinical oversight and feedback ensure you feel confident and supported as you develop in post.

Make an Impact

As a Functional Assessor, your clinical expertise helps ensure fair, accurate and evidence-based decisions that directly affect people's lives.

If you're ready to use your skills differently - without sacrificing stability or balance - apply now or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact pfas.recruitment@iprsgroup.com

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