Nurse - Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor (PIP) Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics & Pharmacists

Salary: £37,500 £ 45,500 DOE

Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus + £2,000 approval bonus

Hours: Full-time Monday Friday 9am 5pm

Working Pattern: Hybrid (clinic-based with home working)

Make a real difference in healthcare without shifts or weekends Are you a registered healthcare professional looking for a better work life balance? This is an opportunity to step away from traditional clinical shifts while continuing to use your clinical expertise in a meaningful, rewarding role.

The Role Functional Assessor (PIP)

As a Functional Assessor, you will carry out structured functional assessments for individuals applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You ll use your clinical knowledge, communication skills, and professional judgement to assess how health conditions impact daily living and mobility.
This is a non-hands-on clinical role, offering:

• No night shifts
• No weekends
• No on-call
• Clear career progression and structured training

You ll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, with excellent governance, development pathways, and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments (paper-based, telephone, or face-to-face)
• Evaluate a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
• Produce clear, accurate, and evidence-based reports
• Apply clinical reasoning and functional assessment criteria
• Maintain professional standards and clinical governance
• Engage in ongoing training, CPD, and quality feedback

To be considered, you must be:

• A registered:
  • Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
  • Physiotherapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Paramedic
  • Pharmacist
• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience within the last 5 years
• No restrictions to practice
• Confident with clinical assessment and report writing
• Compassionate, professional, and detail-oriented

Full training provided prior assessor experience is not required.

Salary & Benefits

• £37,500 £ 45,500 basic salary (DOE)
• Up to 10% annual performance bonus
• £2,000 approval bonus
• Salary increases at 6 and 12 months
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• 4 CPD days per year + paid registration fees
• 1:1 clinical coaching and career development
• Hybrid working and flexible, life-friendly hours
• Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)
• Employee wellbeing support, counselling & mental health services
• Retail, travel, and lifestyle discounts

Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK's leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector and we offer bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike.

How to Apply:

Email your application to (url removed) or apply via the link provided.

For questions or additional details please contact Joe Roberts on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). We look forward to receiving your application!