Functional Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Functional Assessor in Bolton. This role allows healthcare professionals, like nurses and therapists, to utilize their skills in a new way by evaluating claimant health and writing comprehensive reports. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive training, with principles of mentorship and development supported during the initial six months.

Qualifications

• One year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic.
• Excellent observational and communication skills, including listening and empathy.
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate how health conditions affect daily life.
• Write detailed reports supporting DWP decisions based on clinical information.
• Participate in training sessions and mentorship during the first six months.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Typing speed

IT proficiency

Education

Fully registered with a UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

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Functional Assessor, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Gaia Recruitment

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

Discover a new kind of career in healthcare as a functional specialist

Are you working in healthcare and looking for a change? If you’re a nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic, you could use your skills differently as a functional specialist.

Their functional specialists write reports which help the Department for Communities (DfC) make important decisions about a person’s health and care.

Day to Day

You will conduct initial reviews, which may be paper-based, face-to-face, via video, or telephone assessments to evaluate how a claimant’s health condition or disability affects their daily life.

Our client's hybrid model means you’ll be based at home and assigned to work from your nearest assessment centre on a rota basis to deliver face-to-face assessments. You’ll also spend time in our centres or office locations to catch up with your manager and team or attend training sessions.

You will observe and report on an individual’s ability to carry out activities, analyze and interpret clinical information and supporting evidence, and create detailed reports (3,000-4,000 words) for each claimant to support DWP decisions.

Our Offer

This is a challenging role, different from other healthcare professions. Our client provides a comprehensive 6-week training programme (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) with time for self-development.

• The first six months can be challenging; close mentorship and support are provided for your ongoing development.
• Salary: £38,500, with potential to rise to £39,900 based on performance.

Your Requirements

• One year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic.
• Fully registered with a UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, or other), with a valid PIN, without restrictions or conditions.
• Excellent observational and communication skills, including listening, empathy, and probing.
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.
• Proficiency with IT, Microsoft Office, and remote systems like MS Teams.