Functional Assessor

GAIA RECRUITMENT LIMITED; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is looking for a Functional Assessor to join their team in Southampton. This full-time hybrid position involves assessing individuals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) benefits. Candidates must be registered healthcare professionals with strong communication and assessment skills. The offered package includes a competitive salary, a 10% annual bonus, and comprehensive training, ensuring a work-life balance that values clinical judgment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% annual bonus paid quarterly

Comprehensive training and ongoing support

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must be a registered professional with NMC or HCPC certification.
• Excellent communication and clinical assessment skills required.
• Commitment to quality, empathy, and professionalism expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals applying for PIP and WCA benefits.
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports for decision-making.
• Apply clinical expertise in evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment skills

Empathy

Education

Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC)

Job description

Functional Assessor PIP & WCA | Full-Time | Hybrid | site

Are you a registered healthcare professional seeking a rewarding career change? Join our team in Southampton as a Functional Assessor, supporting both Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.

Whats on offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid working model a mix of office-based and remote working
• Location :
• Competitive salary + 10% annual bonus paid quarterly

(Bonus paid as 2.5% of salary every quarter, based on quality and productivity)

Your role

As a Functional Assessor, you’ll apply your clinical expertise to assess individuals applying for PIP and WCA benefits. You’ll produce clear, evidence-based reports that support fair and accurate decision‑making, helping people access the support they need.

Who were looking for

• Registered professionals with NMC or HCPC
• Excellent communication and clinical assessment skills
• A commitment to quality, empathy, and professionalism

Why join us

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Career development opportunities
• A role that values your clinical judgment and offers genuine work‑life balance