£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
Occupational Therapist
* 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 Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Pharmacists for a full or part-time, hybrid Functional Assessor role based in Bristol.
This role is open to: Occupational Therapists Paramedics Nurses (RGN / RMN / RNLD) Physiotherapists Pharmacists
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
You must be registered as one of the following: Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration Paramedic with HCPC registration Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with NMC registration Physiotherapist with HCPC registration Pharmacist with GPhC 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?
Fit for role
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.
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