Functional Assessor

Iprs Pfas; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6% match

Life Assurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Professional subscriptions

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts (High-street)

Recruit a Friend £1500 bonus

Moving Day Leave

Volunteer days

Environmental initiatives

Free eye tests every 2 years

Free flu vaccination

Job summary

PFAS is recruiting a Functional Assessor in Norwich for a permanent, full-time hybrid role. The position offers a £42,985 annual salary, Monday–Friday, with a 90-minute commute and at least three days on site.

You will conduct structured assessments, review clinical evidence, and produce high-quality reports, while benefiting from structured training and ongoing clinical oversight. The role emphasizes fair decision-making, career development, and a supportive environment, with no night shifts

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
• Current registration with relevant body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
• Minimum 12 months post-qualification clinical experience
• Eligibility to practise in the UK

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured telephone, video or face-to-face assessments
• Assess how a claimant's condition impacts daily living
• Review and interpret clinical evidence
• Produce detailed written reports
• Apply professional judgement per regulatory standards
• Work towards quality and productivity targets
• Deliver assessments in a respectful, fair manner
• This is an analytical, report-focused role for clinicians

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Medical interpretation

IT proficiency / MS Office

Predictable hours

Structured training

Education

Registered healthcare professional (UK)

Job description

Functional Assessor

£42,985 per year

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Norwich)

Monday-Friday

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

+ Up to 10% Bi-Annual 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% Bi-Annual 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-handed clinical care
• You dislike report writing
• You are uncomfortable working towards targets
• You are seeking a fully remote role

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

• £42985.00 starting salary
• 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%
• 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.

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]