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A respected organisation is seeking clinicians—Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists—to become Functional Assessors in Weston Super Mare. This non-patient-facing role involves conducting holistic assessments and producing detailed reports to aid the Department for Work and Pensions in benefit decisions. Candidates need over a year of post-registration experience and strong communication skills. The position offers structured career development, flexible working, and a salary between £40,000 and £42,000, alongside extensive training and benefits. This opportunity allows clinicians to leverage their skills while promoting a better work-life balance.
*Functional Assessor – Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist*
*Location:* Weston Super Mare
*Are you a clinician looking for a new direction?*
We’re recruiting *Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD)*, *Paramedics*, *Physiotherapists*, and *Occupational Therapists* to join a respected organisation delivering health assessments on behalf of the *Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)*.
This is a unique opportunity to transition into a *non-patient-facing role* where your clinical expertise supports life-changing decisions—while enjoying *predictable hours*, *ongoing development*, and *a better work-life balance*.
*Role Overview:*
* Conduct up to *6 holistic assessments per day* (in-person or remote).
* Evaluate individuals with a range of physical and mental health conditions.
* Produce detailed, evidence-based reports to support DWP benefit decisions (PIP/ESA).
* No treatment, diagnosis, or decision-making—just high-quality clinical reporting. *What’s in It for You:*
* *6 months of paid, full-time training* with expert clinical tutors.
* Maintain your *NMC/HCPC registration* with full revalidation support.
* Access to *100+ hours of protected CPD annually*.
* Study for the *Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine* (FOM-accredited).
* Career progression into clinical supervision, training, or quality assurance.
*What You’ll Need:*
* 1+ year of post-registration experience in a patient-facing role.
* Strong communication and clinical documentation skills.
* Basic IT literacy and typing speed of 30+ wpm.
* A compassionate, detail-oriented approach to care.
*Benefits:*
* *No nights, weekends, or on-call*
* *Flexible working options*
* *Structured career development*
* *Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment*
*Ready to take your clinical career in a new direction?*
*Apply today* and discover how your skills can make a difference—without the shift work.
Reference ID: INDSER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Can you type at 35 words per minute?
Experience:
* registered clinical: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC or NMC (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weston-Super-Mare
Reference ID: FEBFA/WSM
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