Physiotherapist Disability Assessor

Ingeus; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in London seeks a Physiotherapist Disability Assessor to conduct assessments and produce detailed reports for work eligibility. Ideal candidates will have UK-based experience in health care and possess strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a bonus scheme, supported CPD, and various financial benefits, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme worth up to 10%

Supported/paid CPD for clinicians

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical insurance

Maternity and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience treating a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Comfort with computers and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Functional Assessments to determine work eligibility.
• Use decision-making skills to conduct clinical triage.
• Produce accurate and detailed reports for the Department of Work and Pensions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Active listening

Logical reasoning

Typing skills

Proficiency in IT tools

Education

12 months UK-based post-registration experience as an NMC registered adult Nurse or HCPC registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic

Job description

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We provide a thorough training programme to support your journey to become an approved Functional Assessor. This role is ideal for individuals who are open to a formalised retraining program, receptive to ongoing constructive feedback, and comfortable with producing detailed written reports.

What you can expect

• Full training and support to achieve DWP accreditation.
• Work from home 2 days per week (full time) or 1–2 days per week (part time).
• Opportunities for development: Training Lead, Quality Lead, Clinical Practice Lead, and roles across the wider APM Group.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Functional Assessments covering physical, mental, intellectual and cognitive functions to determine work eligibility.
• Use decision‑making skills to conduct clinical triage of completed forms and supporting documents.
• Obtain additional evidence through active listening and appropriate questioning.
• Apply critical thinking and logical reasoning to produce accurate and detailed reports for the Department of Work and Pensions.
• Liaise with clinical peers across the NHS, private healthcare, charities and support organisations to gather and evaluate evidence.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high‑quality service to claimants and contribute to continuous improvement of health assessment services.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months UK‑based post‑registration experience as an NMC registered adult Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic.
• Experience treating a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Strong critical thinking, active listening and logical reasoning skills.
• Good typing skills and proficiency in IT tools for documentation and communication.
• Comfort with computers and detailed reporting.

What we can offer you includes

• Bonus scheme worth up to 10% of your salary.
• Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical insurance.
• Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Variety of other financial and lifestyle options.

Employment details

• Base pay range: based on skills and experience (talk to recruiter for details).
• Full Time Hours: 9am‑5pm (work from home 2 days/week, 3 days in the Assessment Centre).
• Part Time Hours: 9am‑5pm, 3 or 4 days/week (work from home 1 or 2 days/week).
• Seniority level: Not Applicable.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Health Care Provider.
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care; Government Administration.
• Location: London, England, United Kingdom.

Additional information

Ingeus are a registered Disability Confident Employer. We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and provide a detailed breakdown of our application, screening, and interview process. For assistance or alternative formats during recruitment, please speak to your recruiter.

All new starters will be required to attend 9 weeks of full‑time induction and training at the start of employment.