Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor

£40,000 per year

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Eastbourne)

Monday-Friday

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

 

+ Up to 10% Quarterly 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% quarterly 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-on 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

       Current NMC or HCPC 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

       £40,000 starting salary

       Up to 10% quarterly 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.

If you're ready to use your skills differently - without sacrificing stability or balance - apply now or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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