£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 Bristol £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 Bristol.
This role is open to: Pharmacists Paramedics Occupational Therapists Nurses (RGN / RMN / RNLD) Physiotherapists. This 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 Bristol 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 Bristol
Assessments completed via telephone, video, or face‑to‑face
Structured consultations using secure digital systems
All appointments are pre‑booked
The role
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
Is this role right for you?
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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