Functional Assessor in Croydon

Job description

Disability Assessor – Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist

Location: Croydon (UK-wide opportunities)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Paid Training

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends

Sector: Medico-Legal / Occupational Health / Clinical Assessment

Are you a clinician looking for a new direction?

We’re recruiting Registered Nurses (RGN), Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists to join a respected organisation delivering health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

This is a unique opportunity to transition into a non-patient-facing role where your clinical expertise supports life-changing decisions—while enjoying predictable hours, ongoing development, and a better work-life balance.

Role Overview:

• Conduct up to 6 holistic assessments per day (in-person or remote).
• Evaluate individuals with a range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Produce detailed, evidence-based reports to support DWP benefit decisions (PIP/ESA).
• No treatment, diagnosis, or decision-making—just high-quality clinical reporting.

What’s in It for You:

• 6 months of paid, full-time training with expert clinical tutors.
• Maintain your NMC/HCPC registration with full revalidation support.
• Access to 100+ hours of protected CPD annually.
• Study for the Diploma in Disability Assessment Medicine (FOM-accredited).
• Career progression into clinical supervision, training, or quality assurance.

What You’ll Need:

• 2+ year of post-registration experience in a patient-facing role.
• Strong communication and clinical documentation skills.
• Basic IT literacy and typing speed of 30+ wpm.
• A compassionate, detail-oriented approach to care.

Benefits:

• No nights, weekends, or on-call
• Flexible working options
• Structured career development
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

Ready to take your clinical career in a new direction?

Apply today and discover how your skills can make a difference—without the shift work..

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Croydon

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

27-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English