Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)

Are you a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic looking to use your clinical skills in a new and rewarding way?

We at PFAS, we’re seeking passionate and motivated healthcare professionals to join us as Functional Assessors. If you’re ready to make a real difference, grow your career, and work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

PFAS supports over 36,000 people every year and is one of the UK’s leading providers of functional assessments. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality attentive care, and as a crucially most well-supported, dedicated team, we are aligned in delivering our vision of providing the right care, first time, every time.

You’ll receive full training and have the opportunity to grow into roles such as Clinical Coach, Trainer, or Clinical Manager.

As a Functional Assessor, you will work autonomously with individuals applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)benefit as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.

In this role, you’ll enjoy a better work-life balance, continued professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Position:

Salary: £40,000.00

Type: Permanent

Full time: 40 hours

As a Functional Assessor, you will play a crucial role in interviewing claimants to understand the challenges they face. You will carry out detailed assessments through telephone, video, or face-to-face appointments to understand how a claimant’s disability, condition, or illness affects their ability to carry out everyday activities in a respectful, fair, and reassuring manner.

With proven experience of working within a medical background you will;

• Analyse information critically to create accurate and concise reports.
• Interpret clinical information and evidence.
• Maintain professional standards in written communication and adherence to code of conduct.
• Provide positive experiences for claimants and colleagues, meeting quality and productivity targets.
  
  

Requirements:

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional (listed below)
• An ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge.
• Previous experience in using computer software including Microsoft Office
  
  

Essentials Qualifications (without These Your Application Cannot Be Considered)

Nurses:

• Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD only)
• Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
  
  

Physios/OTs:

• Qualified Chartered Physiotherapist or Qualified Occupational Therapist
• Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) or College of OT’s (COT)
  
  

Paramedics:

• BSc or Qualified Paramedic
• Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  
  

Other information:

What We Offer:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling.
• High-street discounts
• 25 days annual leave
• Moving Day Leave
• Membership of the Company pension scheme
• Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500
• Environmental Initiatives
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Tests every 2 years
• Free annual Flu-Vaccination
• Upon completion of probation, the successful candidate will also be eligible for the company bonus scheme, allowing them to earn up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.
  
  

Do you want to have a great impact and make a difference? Then don’t miss out – we want to hear from you!

Apply directly or please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for a confidential chat.

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact [email protected]