Functional Assessor

Company: Gaia Recruitment LTD
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Location: Hastings
Job Description:

Role: Functional Assessor (Work Capability Assessment)

Location: Hastings (Hybrid – clinic + home-based working)

Salary: £41,612 (pro rata for part-time)

Hours: Full-time or part-time (3 or 4 days per week)

Looking for a better work-life balance without leaving healthcare?

If you’re a registered healthcare professional ready to step away from shift work, nights, and high-pressure clinical environments—this could be the ideal next step.

Join us as a Functional Assessor and use your clinical expertise in a structured, supportive, and rewarding role that truly makes a difference.

What you’ll be doing

  • Conducting face-to-face, telephone, and video assessments
  • Evaluating how health conditions impact daily function and work capability
  • Reviewing medical evidence and producing clear, objective reports
  • Supporting fair and evidence-based decisions for the DWP
  • Working in a non-treatment, assessment-based role

⚕️ Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from:

  • Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Paramedics

You’ll also need:

  • ✅ Active NMC or HCPC registration
  • ✅ Minimum 12 months post-registration experience
  • ✅ Strong communication and report-writing skills
  • ✅ Confidence working independently and using IT systems

What’s in it for you?

  • £41,612 salary (pro rata for part-time)
Posted: May 29th, 2026