Functional Assessor
GAIA RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Thorpe Hamlet · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Thorpe Hamlet, Norfolk
Category
Healthcare and Medical
WCA Functional Assessor Norwich Nurse | Physiotherapist | Occupational Therapist
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk (hybrid working) Salary: £41,612 per annum + £1,000 Year 1 bonus Job type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday
Use your clinical expertise in a role with no nights, no weekends, and no shifts right here in Norwich.
Gaia Recruitment is recruiting NMC-registered nurses and HCPC-registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists in Norwich to become Functional Assessors, carrying out Work Capability Assessments (WCA) on behalf of a leading government health assessment contract.
You'll draw on your clinical knowledge every day taking histories, examining, analysing how health conditions affect daily living and work, and writing clear, evidence-based reports while working a structured Monday to Friday week with your evenings and weekends protected.
What you'll be doing Conducting functional assessments with people claiming health-related benefits, face-to-face and remotely
Producing clear, concise, evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions
Working a structured MondayFriday daytime week on a hybrid basis, splitting your time between the Norwich assessment centre and home
What you'll get £41,612 per annum significantly above Band 5 and competitive with Band 6, with no unsocial hours needed to earn it
£1,000 Year 1 bonus
A comprehensive, fully paid training programme no prior assessor experience required
Ongoing CPD, clinical supervision, and NMC revalidation / HCPC standards support
Hybrid working, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and pension
Who we're looking for Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with active NMC registration, or Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with active HCPC registration
At least 12 months' post-registration experience we welcome applications from candidates with a broad base of clinical experience gained with working age adults
Strong written communication and confident IT skills
Able to work full-time
Why apply through Gaia? We've specialised in Functional Assessor recruitment for over 20 years and are a preferred supplier to this contract. You'll get clear, honest insight into the role before you apply, so you can make an informed choice and one-to-one coaching and guidance at every stage, from application through interview and into probation. It's why our candidates pass interview, complete probation, and find their dream jobs. xwzovoh
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Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk (hybrid working) Salary: £41,612 per annum + £1,000 Year 1 bonus Job type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday
Use your clinical expertise in a role with no nights, no weekends, and no shifts right here in Norwich.
Gaia Recruitment is recruiting NMC-registered nurses and HCPC-registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists in Norwich to become Functional Assessors, carrying out Work Capability Assessments (WCA) on behalf of a leading government health assessment contract.
You'll draw on your clinical knowledge every day taking histories, examining, analysing how health conditions affect daily living and work, and writing clear, evidence-based reports while working a structured Monday to Friday week with your evenings and weekends protected.
What you'll be doing Conducting functional assessments with people claiming health-related benefits, face-to-face and remotely
Producing clear, concise, evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions
Working a structured MondayFriday daytime week on a hybrid basis, splitting your time between the Norwich assessment centre and home
What you'll get £41,612 per annum significantly above Band 5 and competitive with Band 6, with no unsocial hours needed to earn it
£1,000 Year 1 bonus
A comprehensive, fully paid training programme no prior assessor experience required
Ongoing CPD, clinical supervision, and NMC revalidation / HCPC standards support
Hybrid working, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and pension
Who we're looking for Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with active NMC registration, or Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with active HCPC registration
At least 12 months' post-registration experience we welcome applications from candidates with a broad base of clinical experience gained with working age adults
Strong written communication and confident IT skills
Able to work full-time
Why apply through Gaia? We've specialised in Functional Assessor recruitment for over 20 years and are a preferred supplier to this contract. You'll get clear, honest insight into the role before you apply, so you can make an informed choice and one-to-one coaching and guidance at every stage, from application through interview and into probation. It's why our candidates pass interview, complete probation, and find their dream jobs. xwzovoh
Not sure if you're eligible?