Functional Assessor

Advo Health; Kilsby; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Functional Assessors to conduct assessments for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA). This role involves consultations with applicants and requires at least 12 months of post-registration experience in related fields. The position offers a competitive salary between £39,500 and £41,500, hybrid working options, and comprehensive professional training. Join a committed team dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Professional membership covered

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Company sick-pay

Flexible/part-time working

DWP approved training

Discounts and perks

Free physio and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience working as a Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, or Occupational Therapist.
• Holding full registration with a professional body like NMC, HCPC, or GPC.

Responsibilities

• Hold consultations via telephone, video, or in-person for assessments.
• Assess complex conditions and impairments.
• Write accurate assessment reports using a special IT system.
• Work with a line manager for professional development.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

High quality report writing

Education

Post-registration experience as Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, Occupational Therapist

Job description

Play a crucial role in the functional and disability assessments process, a service that touches the lives of millions of people in the UK. You will work autonomously to assess the cases of people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports. You will only work to assess people for PIP or a WCA, not both. As part of your application process, we will advise you on which service you will work on and discuss what your training will involve. You do not need to have worked as a Functional Assessor previously. We can support you in your career change with our accredited training programme and dedicated support structure.

Responsibilities

• Hold telephone, video or in-person consultations with people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
• Assess a variety of complex conditions and impairments.
• Use strong verbal communication skills and write high quality, fair and accurate assessment reports using a special IT system.
• Work with your line manager to advance your own professional development and career as a Functional Assessor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience working as an Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist.
• Hold full registration with one of the following professional bodies:
• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC)

Benefits

• Between £39,500 and £41,500 Per Annum (depending on location)
• Annual salary reviews
• Cost of your professional membership covered by us
• Work‑life balance through hybrid / remote working patterns
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Company sick‑pay (up to an annual cap)
• Flexible / part‑time working & family friendly ethos
• DWP approved training and support programme provided
• Discounts and other perks
• Charity time gifting
• Extra cash rewards and incentives
• Free physio and other wellbeing support

Advo is a healthcare organisation through and through, with clinicians working in our highest management positions and shaping our group ethos. With more than 10 years of experience delivering government assessment services and a commitment to professional development and training, Advo is an established provider and one of the best places to work as an assessor in the UK.

You can learn more about the benefits of working at Advo Health here.

Our goal is for Advo Health to be a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. This means that we actively work to promote equal opportunities across all that we do, including when we recruit new talent.