£39,500 to £42,000 per year, Excellent paid training and benefits
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
22/04/2026
About this job
* Hybrid Weston-Super-Mare £39,500 - £42,000 approval bonus performance bonus benefits Full or part-time hours Use your clinical skills without shifts, weekends, or hands‑on care.
We’re recruiting Pharmacists, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Physiotherapists for a full or part‑time, hybrid Functional Assessor role based in Weston‑Super‑Mare.
This role is open to: Pharmacists, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Nurses (RGN / RMN / RNLD), Physiotherapists. It is a Monday to Friday, full or part‑time role offering predictable hours, structured work, and a genuine alternative to hands‑on clinical or shift‑based roles.
You’ll work in a supportive, structured assessment environment with pre‑booked appointments, long consultation times, and full paid training.
There is no treatment, no prescribing, and no manual handling.
The role focuses on assessment, clinical reasoning, and report writing.
You’ll split your time between home working and the local Weston‑Super‑Mare assessment centre, typically two days per week onsite.
Why clinicians move into this role: No shifts, no nights, no weekends. Hybrid working with home‑based days and limited onsite attendance. Long, unrushed assessments with time to understand each individual. Pre‑booked cases with no diary management or scheduling admin. Structured role with clear processes and expectations. Full training with ongoing clinical coaching. Clear progression and development pathways.
Role overview: Full or part‑time permanent role only. Office hours, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working with typically two days per week onsite in Weston‑Super‑Mare. Assessments completed via telephone, video, or face‑to‑face. Structured consultations using secure digital systems. All appointments are pre‑booked.
As a Functional Assessor, you will carry out structured assessments to understand how a person’s physical or mental health condition affects their day‑to‑day functioning.
You will: Conduct structured clinical conversations using professional judgement. Review medical evidence and supporting documentation. Produce clear, objective, evidence‑based written reports. Use secure clinical systems and digital templates. Contribute reports used to support formal disability benefit decisions. There is no hands‑on treatment, no prescribing, no on‑call work, and no manual handling.
What you’ll need: You must be registered as one of the following: Pharmacist with GPhC registration; Paramedic with HCPC registration; Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with NMC registration; Physiotherapist with HCPC registration; Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration. Plus: a minimum of 12 months post‑registration experience, strong communication and clinical reasoning skills, confidence with report writing and IT systems, ability to work to deadlines in a structured environment. You must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Pay, progression and benefits: £39,500‑£42,000 salary, up to £2,000 approval bonus, up to 10% annual bonus based on quality and performance. Structured pay progression and salary reviews. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell annual leave. 4 CPD days per year plus ongoing clinical coaching. Professional registration fees paid (NMC, HCPC or GPhC). Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution. Employee discounts across retail, leisure, and lifestyle services. Wellbeing and mental health support services.
This role is ideal if you: want predictable weekdays and better work‑life balance; are ready to move away from shift work or hands‑on clinical roles; enjoy structured assessments and clinical reasoning; are comfortable producing detailed written reports; are confident using IT systems daily. This role may not suit you if you: prefer hands‑on treatment or ward‑based work; dislike report writing or desk‑based roles; require a fully remote role, as hybrid attendance is required.
Apply today: Submit your CV via iGo Recruitment or call 01908 041443 to speak with our team. We will guide you through every step of the process.
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