Functional Assessor
About this role
Functional Assessor (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Location: Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid working)
Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum + salary uplifts within the first 12 months
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time / Regular (Monday – Friday, no nights or weekends)
Job ID: 308568
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our trusted health and advisory partners for a dedicated Functional Assessor.
Based out of Southampton with flexible hybrid working options, you will carry out meaningful health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to understand how a person’s medical condition affects their daily life. This unique role gives Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, and Pharmacists the chance to apply clinical expertise in a supportive, purpose-led environment that improves outcomes for customers and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Consultations: Engage with customers via telephone, face-to-face, or online methods with care, empathy, and respect.
Functional Assessments: Conduct comprehensive health assessments and gather accurate, detailed information regarding individuals' medical conditions.
Clinical Collaboration: Consult with treating healthcare professionals where appropriate to build a complete clinical picture.
Report Production: Produce fair, high-quality, and concise reports on behalf of the DWP.
Professional Standards: Utilise exceptional observation, listening, and note-taking skills to ensure clinical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
What You’ll Need
Clinical Qualification & Experience: At least 1 year of post-registration experience as a Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist.
Regulatory Registration: Full registration with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, or equivalent) with an active PIN and no restrictions.
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities with the capacity to write concise, accurate clinical reports.
Digital Literacy: Good IT skills and the ability to manage workloads efficiently under time constraints.
Vetting Requirement: Successful completion of pre-employment security screening, including an Enhanced DBS check.
What We Offer
Attractive Financial Packages:
Starting salary between £40,000 and £42,000 with structured uplifts in the first year.
Training Bonus: A one-off 5% bonus upon becoming an approved assessor with the DWP.
Quarterly Bonus: A 10% performance-based bonus scheme once approved.
Professional Fees: Full reimbursement of professional subscription fees and ongoing revalidation support.
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory employer pension scheme.
Training & Development: Comprehensive induction training, protected CPD time, over 1,100 internal courses, and clear internal career pathways.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a wellbeing app, 30% off managed leisure centres, and 24/7 virtual GP access.
Perks & Community: Retail discounts across roughly 1,000 brands, a paid volunteering day, payroll giving schemes, and employee inclusion networks.