Functional Assessor

Ycsin; SHREWSBURY; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare assessment provider in Shrewsbury is seeking an Assessment Specialist to conduct thorough evaluations for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Professionals such as nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, or paramedics are invited to apply. This role offers a structured training program, a starting salary of £39,500, and the chance to work hybrid while maintaining work-life balance. The successful candidate will utilize strong communication and clinical judgment to make impactful assessments.

Benefits

Starting salary of £39,500 per year

OTE up to £43,350

Clear development and progression pathways

Improved work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic.
• Valid PIN and no restrictions on registration.
• Ability to type at least 32 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various assessments to understand claimants' conditions.
• Produce detailed reports for DWP decision-making.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Listening skills

Observational skills

Typing speed (32 wpm)

Confident IT skills

Education

Full registration with NMC, HCPC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Looking for a Change in Your Healthcare Career? Step Into a More Fulfilling Role as an Assessment Specialist. Are you a dedicated healthcare professional ready for something different something that lets you use your clinical skills in a new, meaningful way?

If you're a Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic, this could be the perfect next step for you. Our client delivers fair, thorough and compassionate assessments for individuals applying for the Governments Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Their focus is simple: helping people feel heard, understood and supported. This role gives you the opportunity to use your expertise without shift work, bedside care, or the physical demands of your current role all while making a real impact.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Functional Assessor, you\'ll:

• Conduct telephone, video, in-person and paper-based assessments to understand how a claimant\'s condition impacts their daily life
• Work in a hybrid model primarily from home, with scheduled days at your nearest assessment centre
• Produce clear, detailed 3,000-4,000-word reports to support decision making by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• Apply your clinical judgement with professionalism, empathy and impartiality

You\'ll receive full training to help you deliver high-quality assessments and confident, evidence-based reports.

Training and Support

• This role is different from traditional healthcare, which is why you\'ll receive a structured training programme (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm).
• The first six months can be the steepest learning curve, so dedicated mentorship and ongoing support will be in place to help you succeed.

Salary And Benefits

• Starting salary: £39,500 per year
• OTE up to £43,350
• Clear development and progression pathways
• Hybrid working
• Improved worklife balance

What You Need

To apply, you must have:

• A minimum of one year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or paramedic
• Full registration with NMC, HCPC or equivalent, with a valid PIN and no restrictions
• Strong communication, listening and observational skills
• The ability to type at least 32 words per minute
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and remote systems such as MS Teams
• A compassionate, balanced and professional approach