Functional Assessor Full-Time Role with 5-Stage Clinical Training & Career Progression
Location:Ipswich
Salary: Starting from £39500
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Are you a registered healthcare professional looking for a meaningful career shift?
Join a nationally respected organisation as a Functional Assessor, where your clinical expertise will be used to assess individuals health and functional capacity in a structured, non-treatment setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a differencewhile enjoying stability, professional growth, and work-life balance.
?? 5-Stage Full-Time Training Programme (Over 6 Months)
Were committed to helping you succeed. Thats why we offer a comprehensive, full-time training programme delivered in five progressive stages over six months:
Stage
Focus
Format
1?? Induction & Foundations
Introduction to role, legislation, and clinical framework
Classroom-based
2?? Clinical Assessment Skills
Holistic assessment techniques and condition-specific training
Workshops & case studies
3?? Report Writing & Decision Support
Evidence-based documentation and decision-making
Practical exercises
4?? Supervised Practice
Real-world assessments with mentorship
Shadowing & feedback
5?? Independent Practice & Review
Final assessments and readiness evaluation
Supported autonomy
? Fully paid
? CPD-accredited
? Delivered by experienced clinicians and trainers
? Includes ongoing mentorship and peer support
?? What Youll Do
- Conduct structured assessments of individuals with a range of physical and mental health conditions
- Produce clear, objective reports used to inform benefit and support decisions
- Work independently while being part of a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Maintain high standards of empathy, professionalism, and clinical judgment
?? What Were Looking For
- Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist orOccupational Therapist,
- Minimum 1 year of post-registration experience
- Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills
- A desire to learn and grow in a new clinical environment
?? What Youll Get
- ?? Starting salary of £39,500, with regular reviews and performance-based increases
- ?? Monday to Friday, 95 no weekends, nights, or shift work
- ?? Comprehensive 6-month training programme with CPD accreditation
- ?? Clear career progression into senior clinical, training, or leadership roles
- ?? Supportive team culture and access to ongoing professional development
?? Ready to Take the Next Step?
This is your opportunity to move into a role that offers stability, growth, and impactwithout compromising your work-life balance.