Ipswich – Functional Assessor

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% quarterly bonus

Performance uplift £2,000 in year one

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension matched up to 6%

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Professional subscription subsidies

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Free eye tests every 2 years

Free annual flu vaccination

Job summary

PFAS is hiring a Functional Assessor to use clinical judgement in a structured, evaluation‑driven environment. The role focuses on assessments that influence fair decisions, with evenings and weekends kept free. You’ll operate Monday–Friday, with on‑site presence required within a 90‑minute commute of Ipswich.

You’ll complete comprehensive training and ongoing clinical oversight to ensure confidence in your post‑assessment decisions, supported by a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional (e.g. RGN, RMN, RNLD, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, OT or Pharmacist).
• Membership with the relevant professional body where applicable.
• Eligibility to practise in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured telephone, video or face‑to‑face assessments.
• Explore how a claimant’s condition impacts daily living.
• Review and interpret clinical evidence.
• Produce detailed, high‑quality written reports.
• Apply professional judgement in line with regulatory standards.
• Work towards quality and productivity targets.
• Deliver assessments in a respectful, fair and reassuring manner.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Medical information interpretation

IT systems & Microsoft Office

Structured training

Education

Registered healthcare professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monday–Friday

Applicants must live within a 90-minute commute of Ipswich with minimum 3 days on site.

+ Up to 10% Quarterly Bonus

+ £2,000 Performance Salary Uplift in Year One

Ready for a Better Work–Life Balance Without Leaving Your Profession?

If you’re a registered healthcare professional looking to move away from hands‑on clinical shifts but still want to use your clinical expertise in a meaningful way — this could be your next step. At PFAS, you’ll apply your professional judgement in a structured, supportive environment where your evenings and weekends are your own.

More than a job, a career with purpose. No night shifts and unpredictable rotas, just a clear, focused Monday–Friday role where your clinical knowledge directly supports fair decision‑making.

What Makes This Different?

• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Up to 10% quarterly bonus

We invest in our clinicians and we reward performance!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting structured telephone, video or face‑to‑face assessments
• Exploring how a claimant’s condition impacts their daily living
• Reviewing and interpreting clinical evidence
• Producing detailed, high‑quality written reports
• Applying professional judgement in line with regulatory standards
• Working towards quality and productivity targets
• Delivering assessments in a respectful, fair and reassuring manner

This is an analytical, report-focused role. It suits clinicians who enjoy critical thinking and structured environments.

This Role Would Suit You If You:

• Have strong clinical reasoning skills
• Are confident writing detailed, evidence‑based reports
• Can interpret complex medical information
• Are comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Want predictable working hours
• Are open to structured training and accreditation

This role may not be the best fit if:

• You prefer hands‑on clinical care
• You are uncomfortable working towards targets
• You are seeking a fully remote role

We cannot consider applications without:

• A recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional(RGN, RMN, RNLD, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Pharmacist)
• Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Eligibility to practise in the UK

What You’ll Receive

• Up to 10% quarterly bonus
• Performance‑related salary uplift of £2,000 within year one
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme matched up to 6%
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Professional subscription subsidies
• Employee Assistance Programme (including confidential counselling)
• Volunteering days
• Free eye tests every 2 years
• Free annual flu vaccination

Structured Training & Inclusive Support

You’ll complete a comprehensive, inclusive training programme designed to support you in transitioning into the Functional Assessor role. Ongoing clinical oversight and feedback ensure you feel confident and supported as you develop in post.

Make an Impact

As a Functional Assessor, your clinical expertise helps ensure fair, accurate and evidence‑based decisions that directly affect people’s lives.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact [e-mail]