Functional Assessor - Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic Or Pharmacist

Everpool Recruitment; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary £45,000–£47,000

No night shifts

Training provided

Pension scheme

CPD and development

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists to join a growing team as PIP Functional Assessors in Luton. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm pattern with hybrid site/remote work and full training.

Starting salary is £45,000–£47,000 per year, with a competitive benefits package including a pension and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active professional registration with NMC/HCPC/GPhC as appropriate for your role.
• Minimum 12 months post-registration clinical experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Good report-writing ability and attention to detail.
• Strong IT literacy and proficient typing skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured clinical assessments for PIP purposes.
• Explore impact of conditions on daily living and mobility.
• Review clinical histories and evidence provided.
• Apply clinical reasoning to produce reports.
• Work with the clinical team to meet expectations and targets.
• Utilise clinical skills in a non-frontline setting.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Good report-writing

IT literacy

Independent workload management

Right to work in UK

Education

Active NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration

12 months post‑registration clinical experience

Job description

Location: Luton

Salary: £45,000-£47,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday | 9am-5pm

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Assessment Type: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Love Being a Clinician, But Ready to Leave the Shifts Behind?

Your clinical experience is worth more than another exhausting rota.

You've spent years developing your clinical knowledge, supporting patients and making important decisions.

But what if you could put those skills to work in a completely different way?

No night shifts. No weekends. No unpredictable rotas.

Just a structured Monday-to-Friday career where your clinical expertise still matters.

We're looking for Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists to join a growing team of PIP Functional Assessors in Luton.

No previous Functional Assessor experience? No problem. Full training is provided.

Why Make the Move?

• £45,000-£47,000 starting salary
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• Hybrid working, combining site-based and remote working
• No nights, weekends or traditional clinical shift patterns
• 5% approval bonus following successful approval
• Up to 10% performance and quality bonus
• Comprehensive paid training
• Ongoing clinical guidance and support
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• CPD and professional development opportunities
• Clear career progression opportunities

What Will You Actually Do?

As a PIP Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how physical and mental health conditions affect individuals in their everyday lives.

You'll:

• Conduct structured clinical assessments
• Explore how conditions affect daily living and mobility
• Review clinical histories and supporting medical evidence
• Apply your clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Produce clear, accurate, evidence-based reports
• Work within a supportive clinical team with clear expectations and targets
• You'll still be using your clinical knowledge, just without the demands of traditional frontline care.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from:

• Registered Nurses: RGN, RMN or RNLD
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Paramedics
• Pharmacists

Essential Requirements:

• Active NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration, as appropriate to your profession, held for a minimum of 12 months
• At least 12 months' post-registration clinical experience
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Good report-writing ability
• Strong IT literacy and typing skills
• Ability to manage your workload independently
• Full Right to Work in the UK
• Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

A New Career. Same Clinical Expertise. Better Routine.

Changing direction doesn't mean leaving your clinical skills behind.

With comprehensive training, ongoing clinical support and opportunities to progress, this could be the career move that gives you the structure you've been looking for.

Ready to swap unpredictable shifts for a career with a clearer routine?