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Posted 25 July, 2026

Disability Assessor - Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Paramedic

Everpool Recruitment
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Disability Assessor / Functional Assessor Nurse | Occupational Therapist | Physiotherapist | Paramedic | Pharmacist Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 + Bonus Scheme Hybrid Working | Full Time or Part Time (4 Days Available) Monday to Friday | No Nights | No Weekends | No Bank Holidays If you're looking to move away from shift work whilst continuing to use your clinical skills, this could be an excellent opportunity. We are recruiting registered healthcare professionals to join a leading provider of functional health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Full training is provided and previous assessor experience is not required. Salary & Benefits Depending on the assessment service assigned, successful candidates will receive: PIP Assessment Service £40,000 - £42,000 salary £1,000 retention bonus after 6 months (subject to performance) £1,000 retention bonus after 12 months (subject to performance) WCA Assessment Service £42,000 - £43,000 salary £1,000 retention bonus after 12 months (subject to performance) Additional Benefits: ONE OFF 5% quality bonus following successful completion of training Additional £2000 when you begin face to face assessments - Usually within the first 6 months. Quarterly bonus scheme after 12 months, with the opportunity to earn up to 2.5% bonus per quarter. Both roles include: Hybrid working Full training programme Monday to Friday working hours No weekends, nights or bank holidays 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Paid professional registration fees Pension scheme Health and wellbeing support Career progression opportunities into quality, audit, coaching and leadership positions The Role Conduct functional health assessments for individuals claiming DWP benefits Review medical evidence and supporting documentation Assess how health conditions impact daily living and functional ability Produce clear, accurate and evidence-based reports Apply clinical judgement in line with quality and regulatory standards Requirements Current NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration Minimum 1 year post-registration experience Adult clinical experience Strong communication and report-writing skills Good IT skills Applications are welcomed from: Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Paramedics Pharmacists Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Interested in finding out more? Apply today or contact Hannah McGlynn on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. #SE