Bury St Edmunds – Functional Assessor

Personal Functional Assessment Services Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Professional subscription subsidies

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Free eye tests

Free annual flu vaccination

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is hiring a Permanent, Full-Time Functional Assessor for a Hybrid role in Bury St Edmunds. Applicants must live within a 90‑minute commute and be on-site a minimum of three days per week.

This position focuses on structured assessments, reviewing clinical evidence and producing detailed reports, with Monday–Friday hours and no night shifts. You’ll receive up to 10% bi-annual bonus, a £2,000 uplift in year one, 25 days leave, a pension, health plan and professional

Qualifications

• Must be a registered healthcare professional with UK eligibility.
• Membership with the relevant professional body where applicable.
• Excellent written reports and clinical reasoning.
• Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured assessments via telephone, video, or in-person.
• Assess impact of condition on daily living.
• Review and interpret clinical evidence.
• Produce detailed, high-quality written reports.
• Apply professional judgement per regulatory standards.
• Work toward quality and productivity targets.
• Deliver assessments respectfully, fairly, and reassuringly.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Excellent report writing

IT literacy & MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Registered healthcare professional qualification

UK fitness-to-practise eligibility

Job description

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Bury St Edmunds)

Monday–Friday

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

+ Up to 10% Bi-Annual 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% Bi-Annual 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% Bi-Annual 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]