Physiotherapist Functional Assessor

Advo Health; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA). This role offers a competitive salary starting at £39,500, annual reviews, flexible working patterns, and the opportunity to develop professionally with a dedicated support structure. Ideal candidates should possess at least 12 months of post-registration physiotherapy experience and full HCPC registration. Join a company that values your contribution and promotes a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Cost of professional membership covered

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company sick-pay

Flexible/part-time working

DWP approved training and support programme

Extra cash rewards and incentives

Free physio and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience working as a Physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Holding consultations with PIP or WCA applicants.
• Assessing complex conditions and writing reports.
• Using IT systems for assessment reporting.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to assess complex conditions

Education

Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Are you a physiotherapist looking for a new challenge?

Join us as a Functional Assessor and enjoy a great work-life balance and a rewarding income, with a supportive team around you and a positive workplace culture.

Starting at £39,500, you will receive annual salary reviews in line with your performance. As a Functional Assessor, your support structure will be made up of people who know and understand what it’s like to do the role.

Advo is a healthcare organisation through and through, with clinicians working in our highest management positions and shaping our group ethos.

Advo Health is part of the Ascenti Group – a collection of healthcare brands across the UK. While you’ll be working under the Advo Health brand, you’ll benefit from being part of the wider Ascenti Group, giving you access to the resources, support, and career opportunities of a trusted national healthcare provider.

With more than 10 years of experience delivering government assessment services and a commitment to professional development and training, Advo Health is an established provider and one of the best places to work as an assessor in the UK.

About the role

Play a crucial role in the functional and disability assessments process, a service that touches the lives of millions of people in the UK.

As a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor, 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 DWP’s 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.

Salary and benefits

• Between £39,500 and £46,300 Per Annum
• 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

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

Key responsibilities

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

Essential experience and qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post‑registration experience working as a Physiotherapist.
• You must hold full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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.