£40,000 - £44,862 *Dependant on location and skills
Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite (Colchester)
Monday-Friday
Applicants must live within a 90-minute commute of Colchester.
+ Up to 10% Quarterly Bonus
+ £2,000 Performance Salary Uplift in Year One
+ £1,500 Referral Scheme
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.
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!
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.
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 remote or hybrid working
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
£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
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.
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.
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 [email protected]
