Functional Assessor
10 days ago
Wrexham
Functional Assessor PIP (Full-time & Part-time) Salary: From £37,800 per annum (pro-rated for part-time) Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. Location:Chester Hybrid options available Contract: Full-time or Part-time Start date: ASAP About the Role Are you a qualified healthcare professional looking for a new, rewarding direction in your career? We are seeking Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to join our team of PIP Functional Assessors. This role offers a unique opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a non-clinical settingcarrying out holistic assessments, reviewing medical evidence, and preparing detailed reports that help inform decisions on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims. What Youll Be Doing • Conducting face-to-face, telephone, or video assessments with claimants., • Gathering a clear understanding of how an individuals health condition affects their daily life., • Reviewing additional clinical information and medical evidence., • Producing high-quality, evidence-based reportsno treatment, diagnosis, or clinical intervention required., • Working within clear guidelines, supported by robust training and continuous professional development. What Were Looking For, • Current registration with NMC / HCPC (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic)., • Minimum 1 year post-registration experience., • Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills., • Comfortable working independently and managing time effectively., • Empathetic, patient-centred approach with strong professional integrity. What We Offer, • Starting salary from £37,800 (higher earnings available with progression)., • Full-time and part-time options to support worklife balance., • Extensive training programme and ongoing clinical support., • Opportunities for career development, including senior assessor and clinical mentor routes., • Generous benefits package (organisation-specific benefits can be added)., • Professional Registration & Verification: This role is a regulated position requiring valid registration with the [NMC / GMC / HCPC]. Gaia Recruitment conducts rigorous background checks, including primary source verification of all qualifications and professional memberships., • Legal Warning: Under the Fraud Act 2006, it is a criminal offence to dishonestly represent yourself as a registered medical professional or to provide falsified information on a CV to gain employment. Any attempt to apply for this role without the required legal qualifications or via the use of fraudulent documents will be reported to the relevant professional bodies. xrnqpay, • Data Privacy: By applying, you consent to your details being screened against professional registers to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.