Functional Assessor
Location: Hybrid / Bury St Edmunds, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Clinical
Annual Fixed salary: £40,000.00 (up to £40,000, depending on location and skills)
Additional compensation: Up to 10% quarterly bonus; £2,000 performance salary uplift in year one; salary uplift after 6 & 12 months.
Hours: Monday–Friday; Minimum 3 days on site; 90‑minute commute acceptable.
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.
No night shifts and unpredictable rotas – clear, focused Monday–Friday role where your clinical knowledge directly supports fair decision‑making.
What Makes This Different?
• £1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 salary uplift after 12 months.
• Up to 10% quarterly bonus.
We invest in our clinicians and reward performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct structured telephone, video or face‑to‑face assessments.
- Explore how a claimant’s condition impacts their daily living.
- Review and interpret clinical evidence.
- Produce detailed, high‑quality written reports.
- Apply professional judgement in line with regulatory standards.
- Work towards quality and productivity targets.
- Deliver assessments in a respectful, fair and reassuring manner.
This is an analytical, report‑focused role suitable for 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.
It may not be the best fit if:
- You prefer hands‑on clinical care.
- You are uncomfortable working towards targets.
- You are seeking a fully remote role.
We cannot consider applications without:
- A recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional.
- Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- Eligibility to practise in the UK.
What You’ll Receive
- 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%.
- Westfield Health Cash Plan.
- Professional subscription subsidies.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including confidential counselling).
- Volunteering days.
- Free eye tests every 2 years.
- Free annual flu vaccination.
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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are Disability Confident employers and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For more information contact pfas.recruitment@iprsgroup.com.
To apply, please contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
