Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

DS Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consultancy is seeking an Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor in Bristol, offering a salary of £40,000 per annum plus bonuses. This full-time role includes hybrid working, allowing you to work remotely up to 3 days a week, and it provides comprehensive training and development opportunities. Candidates must have at least one year's post-registration experience in healthcare and strong communication skills.

Benefits

£1000 salary uplift after first 6 months

Work-life balance with no nights, weekends, or shifts

Up to 10% quality and performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience.
• Registration in the UK without restrictions or conditions.
• Professional skills applicable to assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments related to PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision makers.
• Undergo training for skills transfer and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Excellent observational and communication skills

Ability to listen and empathise

Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute

Education

One year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 18 November 2025
• Salary: £40,000 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 18 December 2025
• Location: BS1 3AG
• Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Company: DS Associates Recruitment
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: FAOTBS

Summary

Starting Salary: £40,000 per annum + bonus scheme and benefits.

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Bristol.

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 Bristol 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 £40,000 per annum.

Benefits

• £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 or 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

Responsibilities

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 with 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.