Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor (PIP)  Worcester | Brand New Site
£39,500 | Hybrid working | Full time or part time | Monday Friday, no nights, no weekends, no on-call
Still love being a clinician  just not everything that comes with it?
If you're a nurse tired of unsafe staffing levels, a paramedic worn down by 12-hour shifts and missed meal breaks, a physiotherapist buried under waiting lists, or an OT whose caseload never stops growing  this is a different way to use your clinical expertise.
Our client is opening a  brand new assessment site in Worcester , and we're recruiting the founding team of Functional Assessors. You'll carry out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments, using your clinical knowledge and communication skills to understand how a person's health condition or disability affects their daily life, and producing high-quality written reports for the DWP.
Who can apply?
You'll be a registered clinician with  at least 12 months' post-registration experience  from one of the following backgrounds:
Nurses  (RGN, RMN, RNLD)  NMC registered
Paramedics   HCPC registered
Physiotherapists   HCPC registered
Occupational Therapists   HCPC registered
Broad clinical experience is more important than a specialist background  we welcome applicants from acute, community, mental health and primary care settings.
Why clinicians make the move:
Your evenings and weekends back   Monday to Friday, sociable hours, and genuine flexibility with full-time and part-time options
Hybrid working   a blend of clinic-based assessments at the new Coventry site and working from home
Full salary from day one   including a comprehensive, fully paid training programme (no unpaid study time)
Keep your registration   your NMC or HCPC registration is maintained and revalidation supported
One person at a time   structured appointments where you can give each individual your full attention, without the pressure of an understaffed unit or an ambulance queue
A new team, not an established hierarchy   as part of the founding cohort at a new site, you'll shape the culture from day one

The role:

Conduct PIP assessments face-to-face, by telephone and by video
Take a detailed clinical history and carry out functional examinations where appropriate
Produce clear, evidence-based reports to support DWP decision-making
Work autonomously with the backing of clinical support, coaching and a structured quality framework
No previous assessor experience is needed  full training is provided, and our candidates benefit from Gaia Recruitment's specialist interview and assessment preparation, which is why our clinicians succeed at nearly double the industry average rate.
Ready for a change?
Apply now or contact the Gaia Recruitment team for a confidential conversation about whether the role is right for you.