National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Functional Assessor - South West

Advo Health
South West England
1 month ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients)

3 month FTC Research Assistant Functional Genomics

Project Manager

Automation Engineering Consultant

Validation Officer

Clinical Trial Supplies Manager

Functional Assessor - South West Are you a healthcare professional looking for a company that shares your values?
Embrace a new work-life balance as a Functional Assessor, working 50% in clinic and 50% at home.
With a rewarding salary starting at £39,500, you will receive annual pay reviews in line with your performance. Your support structure will be made up of people that know and understand what it is like to do the role, meaning you will benefit from a clinically-led business.
Advo is a healthcare organisation through and through, with clinicians working in our highest management positions and shaping our group ethos.
With more than 10 years of experience delivering government assessment services and a commitment to professional development and training, Advo 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.
You will work autonomously to assess the cases of people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.
You will only work to assess people for PIP or a WCA, not both. As part of your application process, we will advise you on which service you will work on and discuss what your training will involve.
You do not need to have worked as a Functional Assessor previously. We can support you in your career change with our accredited training programme and dedicated support structure.
Salary and benefits

  • Between £39,500 and £41,500 Per Annum (depending on location)
  • 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 Healthhere.
Key responsibilities

  • Holding telephone, video or in-person consultations with people who are applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit or a Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
  • Assessing a variety of complex conditions and impairments.
  • Using your strong verbal communication skills and write high quality, fair and accurate assessment reports using a special IT system.
  • Working with your line manager to advance your own professional development and career as a Functional Assessor.


Essential experience and qualifications

  • Minimum of 12 months post-registration experience working as an Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Occupational Therapist.
  • You must hold full registration with one of the following professional bodies:
    • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
    • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
    • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC)


Our goal is for Advo Health to be a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. This means that we actively work to promote equal opportunities across all that we do, including when we recruit new talent.

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Return-to-Work Pathways: Relaunch Your Biotechnology Career with Returnships, Flexible & Hybrid Roles

Returning to work after a career break can feel like stepping into a new frontier—especially in a fast-evolving sector such as biotechnology. Whether you’ve paused your professional journey for parenting, caring responsibilities or another life chapter, the UK’s biotech industry now offers a variety of return-to-work pathways designed to help you transition back smoothly. From formal returnships and part-time contracts to hybrid and fully flexible roles, these programmes acknowledge the value of your transferable skills and life experience. In this guide tailored for parents and carers, you’ll discover how to: Grasp the current demand for biotech talent in the UK Translate your organisational, communication and resilience skills into the laboratory and beyond Tackle common re-entry challenges with practical solutions Refresh your scientific and technical knowledge through targeted learning Access returnship and re-entry programmes specifically in biotech Find roles that fit around family commitments—be they flexible, hybrid or full-time Balance work with caring duties Navigate applications, interviews and networking in the biotech world Learn from inspiring returner success stories Get quick answers in our FAQ section Whether you’re keen to step back into a research lab, quality control, regulatory affairs or bioinformatics team, this article will map out the steps and resources you need to reignite your biotechnology career.

LinkedIn Profile Checklist for Biotechnology Jobs: 10 Tweaks to Skyrocket Recruiter Attention

In the ever-evolving biotechnology industry, showcasing both scientific expertise and collaborative skills on LinkedIn is vital. Recruiters search for candidates skilled in molecular biology, bioinformatics, process development and regulatory affairs—even before roles go live. With dozens of qualified applicants for each position, you need a profile that not only ranks highly in searches but also resonates with biotech hiring teams. This step-by-step LinkedIn for biotechnology jobs checklist presents 10 practical tweaks designed to skyrocket recruiter attention. Whether you’re a recent MSc graduate​, an R&D scientist pivoting into industry, or a seasoned biotech leader targeting your next breakthrough role, these targeted optimisations will highlight your technical prowess and professional narrative.

Part-Time Study Routes That Lead to Biotechnology Jobs: Evening Courses, Bootcamps & Online Masters

Biotechnology sits at the cutting edge of science, driving advances in healthcare, agriculture, environmental sustainability and industrial processes. From developing novel therapeutics and precision medicines to engineering microbes for biofuels, biotech professionals are in high demand across the UK’s thriving life sciences hub. However, many aspiring biotechnologists cannot afford to pause their careers or personal commitments to pursue full-time study. Fortunately, an expanding ecosystem of part-time learning—from evening courses and immersive bootcamps to fully online master’s degrees—makes it possible to learn biotech while working. This comprehensive guide walks you through flexible pathways to acquire the skills, qualifications and industry connections that lead to roles in R&D, quality assurance, regulation and more. We’ll cover course formats, leading UK providers, funding options and practical strategies to balance study with professional and personal life.