Functional Assessor

PFAS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% quarterly bonus

£2,000 year one performance uplift

£1,500 referral scheme

25 days annual leave

Company pension matched 6%

Life assurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Professional subscription subsidies

Employee assistance programme

Eye tests every 2 years

Free annual flu vaccination

Recruit a Friend £1,500 bonus

Job summary

PFAS is seeking a Functional Assessor in Colchester. This full-time, onsite role offers a structured, Monday-Friday schedule with a clear progression and regular on-site days.

You will bring clinical judgment to fair decision-making, while enjoying an improved work-life balance and professional support within a structured training framework. The position requires current UK registration and 12 months post-qualification experience, with opportunities for salary uplift and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional (RN, RMN, RNLD, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Pharmacist).
• Current NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration.
• Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Minimum 12 months' post-qualification clinical experience.
• 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 data interpretation

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Functional Assessor

£40,000 - £44,862

Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite (Colchester)

Monday-Friday

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

• Up to 10% Quarterly Bonus
• £2,000 Performance Salary Uplift in Year One
• £1,500 Referral Scheme

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?

• Structured, inclusive training programme
• Ongoing clinical support
• Clear development pathway
• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Up to 10% quarterly bonus
• £1,500 employee referral scheme

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 dislike report writing
• You are uncomfortable working towards targets
• You are seeking remote or hybrid working

Essential Requirements

We cannot consider applications without:

• A recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional(RGN, RMN, RNLD, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Pharmacist)
• Current NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration
• Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Minimum 12 months' post-qualification clinical experience
• Eligibility to practise in the UK

What You'll Receive

• £40,000 - £44,862, starting salary
• 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%
• Life assurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Professional subscription subsidies
• Employee Assistance Programme (including confidential counselling)
• High-street discounts
• Moving Day Leave
• Volunteering days
• Environmental initiatives
• Free eye tests every 2 years
• Free annual flu vaccination
• £1,500 Recruit a Friend" bonus

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 thro