Pharmacist

Functional Assessment, Functional Assessor
594
Avon/Wiltshire
Permanent
£40,000 - £42,000

Pharmacist ready to use your clinical knowledge beyond the dispensary?

Your understanding of medicines and long-term conditions is valuable in assessments. This is a patient-facing, report-writing role, so it suits pharmacists who enjoy talking to people and writing clearly. Starting at £40,000 in Salisbury.

Registration line: GPhC registered pharmacist with no restrictions

 

The package

  • £40,000 (PIP) rising to £42,000 
  • Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once approved
  • Pay rises at 6 and 12 months
  • Fully paid 6-month training with clinical tutors and mentoring
  • Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. No nights, weekends or bank holidays
  • Hybrid: 3 days at our Salisbury centre, 2 days from home
  • Permanent, full time or part time
  • Professional Registration fees paid
  • Pension contributions
  • 25 days annual leave

 

The role

  • Assess claimants face to face, by phone or by video
  • Review medical evidence and write clear, objective reports for DWP
  • No diagnosing, prescribing or treatment

 

You'll need

  • Registration no restrictions
  • 12+ months' post-registration UK experience
  • Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
  • Confident IT and typing skills

 

Good to know: This is episodic work. You won't have a caseload or ongoing patient relationships.

Why Gaia: 20+ years in DWP recruitment. Your consultant will call you the same day you apply and support you through every stage.

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