At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and produce detailed reports to support fair decision-making.
- Company: Join a supportive team at a leading healthcare organisation in Eastbourne.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, generous leave, and health perks.
- Other info: Comprehensive training and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people's lives while developing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered healthcare professional with clinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 25688 - 26509 £ per year.
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
Company: Bitrecruit
Job reference: 86098e16782760686ec7992cde99a036
Posted: 20.05.2026
£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
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 two 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.
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 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.
Functional Assessor employer: Occupop
At PFAS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a quarterly bonus, structured training, and a commitment to diversity, our Functional Assessors play a vital role in making impactful decisions while enjoying a balanced work-life environment in the beautiful coastal town of Eastbourne.
