Functional Assessor
As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions impact people's daily lives and ability to work. This role blends medical knowledge with meaningful human connection, allowing you to support individuals while contributing to a fair and compassionate benefits system.
You'll carry out assessments both face‑to‑face and via video or phone, taking detailed medical histories and conducting physical examinations. Your findings will help inform accurate, high‑quality reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You will be trusted to work independently, yet you’ll also be part of a supportive multi‑disciplinary team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
Hours
Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm.
About you
* A registered Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or Mental Health Nurse with at least 12 months’ post‑registration UK experience
* Confident in clinical decision‑making, with a strong understanding of functional assessment
* Skilled communicator, able to build trust and ask the right questions
* Digitally capable, with experience using clinical software and systems
* Self‑motivated and organised, with a focus on quality and integrity
* Team‑oriented, ready to support colleagues and contribute to a positive working culture
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Paid CPD and reimbursement of professional registration fees
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced maternity and parental leave
* A wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Home Health Care Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Individual and Family Services
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients’ success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.
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