Functional Assessor

Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

£45,000–£48,000 Starting Salary + Bonus Scheme & Benefits

Location:

Lewes

Hybrid remote roles available across the Lewes area

Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK's leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector, offering bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike.

Ready for a change from frontline clinical work? If you're an experienced healthcare professional looking to use your clinical expertise in a different way, a PIP or WCA Functional Assessor role could be the next step in your career.

We are currently recruiting for Functional Assessors in Lewes, offering excellent work-life balance, structured training and long-term career progression — all while continuing to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.

Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm — no nights, weekends or bank holidays.

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments.
• Take detailed clinical histories and ask structured questions.
• Assess the impact of physical, mental and cognitive health conditions.
• Review medical evidence, health questionnaires and supporting information.
• Apply your clinical reasoning and professional judgement.
• Produce accurate, objective and evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The DWP makes the final decision — your role is to provide an objective, evidence-based assessment.

• PIP: £45,000 increasing to £47,000 after 12 months
• WCA: £48,000 increasing to £49,000 after 12 months
• 5% bonus upon successful approval following training
• Up to 10% annual performance and quality bonus
• Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
• No nights, weekends or bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Pension scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Fully paid training
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• Employee discounts and additional benefits Full Training Provided No previous Functional Assessor experience is required.

You’ll complete a comprehensive 12-week fully paid training programme, covering:

• PIP and WCA assessment methodology
• DWP guidelines and requirements
• Clinical assessment techniques
• Evidence evaluation
• Clinical reasoning
• Report writing
• Functional assessment

• Registered Adult Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Paramedics
• Pharmacists

• A minimum of 1 year's post-registration clinical experience
• Active professional registration
• Relevant adult clinical experience
• Strong communication and assessment skills
• Good IT and typing skills
• Confidence producing detailed written reports

This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals who want to step away from shift work and hands‑on care, while continuing to use their clinical knowledge, assessment skills and professional judgement in a rewarding new role.

Please note:

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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