Are you a physiotherapist looking for a new challenge?

Join us as a Functional Assessor and enjoy a great work-life balance and a rewarding income, with a supportive team around you and a positive workplace culture.

Starting at £39,500, you will receive annual salary reviews in line with your performance. As a Functional Assessor, your support structure will be made up of people who know and understand what it’s like to do the role.

Advo is a healthcare organisation through and through, with clinicians working in our highest management positions and shaping our group ethos.

Advo Health is part of the Ascenti Group – a collection of healthcare brands across the UK. While you’ll be working under the Advo Health brand, you’ll benefit from being part of the wider Ascenti Group, giving you access to resources, support, and career opportunities of a trusted national healthcare provider.

With more than 10 years of experience delivering government assessment services and a commitment to professional development and training, Advo Health is an established provider and one of the best places to work as an assessor in the UK.

About The Role

Play a crucial role in the functional and disability assessments process, a service that touches the lives of millions of people in the UK.

As a Physiotherapist Functional Assessor, you will work autonomously to assess cases of people applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWP’s Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This involves holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.

You will only work on assessments for PIP or WCA, not both. During your application process, we will advise you on which service you will work on and discuss your training.

No prior experience as a Functional Assessor is required. We support your career change with our accredited training programme and dedicated support.

Salary And Benefits

• Between £39,500 and £46,300 Per Annum
• Annual salary reviews
• Cost of your professional membership covered by us
• Work-life balance through hybrid/remote working patterns
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Company sick-pay (up to an annual cap)
• Flexible / part-time working & family-friendly ethos
• DWP approved training and support programme provided
• Discounts and other perks
• Charity time gifting
• Extra cash rewards and incentives
• Free physio and other wellbeing support

You can learn more about the benefits of working at Advo Health here.

Key Responsibilities

• Holding telephone, video or in-person consultations with applicants for PIP or WCA.
• Assessing a variety of complex conditions and impairments.
• Using strong verbal communication skills to write high-quality, fair, and accurate assessment reports using a specialized IT system.
• Collaborating with your line manager to develop your professional skills and career as a Functional Assessor.

Essential Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience as a Physiotherapist.
• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

We aim for Advo Health to be a workplace that fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. We actively promote equal opportunities across all our activities, including recruitment.