Occupational Assessor Functional Assessor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gloucester is searching for an Occupational Assessor Functional Assessor. The position is suited for registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, or Occupational Therapists, offering a salary ranging from £37,500 to £40,000 per year. This hybrid role involves conducting assessments related to disability benefits and requires excellent observational and communication skills, along with a minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience. Opportunities for career growth and ongoing professional development are included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

Brilliant internal progression opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• One year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other) without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills to listen and empathise.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a combination of file-work, face-to-face, and telephone/video assessments.
• Provide comprehensive reports for benefit claims decision makers at DWP.
• Participate in ongoing CPD with over 100 hours per annum.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to type at least 30 words per minute

Education

Fully registered nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist

Job description

Occupational Assessor Functional Assessor

Employer:

DS Associates Recruitment

Location:

GL1 1XL

Pay:

£37,500 to £40,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

29/01/2026

About this job

Starting Salary: £37,500 (PIP) to £40,00 (WCA) per annum bonus scheme and benefits Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Gloucester Hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 5 Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Gloucester who want to use and to build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a WCA Functional Assessor can give you.

We are seeking applications from clinicians with a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience and registration in the UK. In this role you will grow your medical knowledge of a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions.

The role is full time Monday to Friday 9 - 5 and offers a salary of £37,500 to £40,000 £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months Work-life balance: 9am - 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends of shifts required.

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor The role is a Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and the option to purchase up to five additional days Brilliant internal progression opportunities Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel You will undertake a combination of file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP OR ESA benefits and provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims.

Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer’s day to day life and performing work related activities.

Comprehensive training will provide you will the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role.

You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.

Requirements

• one year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN Excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper The ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

For further information please contact Maxine on 01387 371018 or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.

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