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Functional Assessor


Company : gaia recruitment


Location : Weston-Super-Mare, South West


Created : 2025-07-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Disability Assessor Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. Location: Weston super mare(UK-wide opportunities) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Paid Training Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | MondayFriday | No Nights or Weekends Sector: Medico-Legal / Occupational Health / Clinical Assessment Are you a clinician looking for a new direction? Were recruiting Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) , Paramedics , Physiotherapists , and Occupational Therapists to join a respected organisation delivering health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) .This is a unique opportunity to transition into a non-patient-facing role where your clinical expertise supports life-changing decisionswhile enjoying predictable hours , ongoing development , and a better work-life balance . Role Overview: Conduct up to 6 holistic assessments per day (in-person or remote). Evaluate individuals with a range of physical and mental health conditions. Produce detailed, evidence-based reports to support DWP benefit decisions (PIP/ESA). No treatment, diagnosis, or decision-makingjust high-quality clinical reporting. Whats in It for You: 6 months of paid, full-time training with expert clinical tutors. Maintain your NMC/HCPC registration with full revalidation support. Access to 100+ hours of protected CPD annually . Study for the Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine (FOM-accredited). Career progression into clinical supervision, training, or quality assurance. What Youll Need: 1+ year of post-registration experience in a patient-facing role. Strong communication and clinical documentation skills. Basic IT literacy and typing speed of 30+ wpm. A compassionate, detail-oriented approach to care. Benefits: No nights, weekends, or on-call Flexible working options Structured career development Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment Ready to take your clinical career in a new direction? Apply today and discover how your skills can make a differencewithout the shift work..INDSERJob Type: Full-timePay: 40,000.00-42,000.00 per yearAdditional pay: Bonus schemeBenefits: Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from homeSchedule: Monday to FridayApplication question(s): Can you type at 35 words per minute?Experience: registered clinical: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification: HCPC or NMC (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weston-super-Mare BS23 1JHReference ID: FEBFA/WSM