Functional Assessor

gaia recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Full training and ongoing clinical support

Opportunity to positively impact lives

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a qualified Functional Assessor to support the Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment services. This part-time role offers a hybrid working model based in Oxford. Responsibilities include assessing individuals and producing evidence-based reports. Applicants should have a relevant healthcare qualification and at least one year of experience in patient-facing roles. The position offers full training and ongoing support to ensure quality assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in patient facing roles.
• Typing or keyboard skills with a speed of 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals and produce clear, evidence-based reports.
• Support fair and accurate decisions on Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Attention to detail

Adaptable communication skills

IT/computer skills

Education

Nurse, OT, Paramedic or Physiotherapist qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified healthcare professional looking for a career that blends clinical expertise with meaningful impact? Become a Functional Assessor, either supporting Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services — with a flexible hybrid working model based in Oxford.

Part Time - PIP only (3 or 4 days a week but must commit to full time during training)

This is a non-treatment role where you’ll use your clinical knowledge to assess individuals and produce clear, evidence-based reports that support fair and accurate decisions. Whether working from home or in the Oxford assessment centre, you’ll be part of a supportive team making a real difference.

What On Offer:

• Hybrid working model with structured hours and no shift work
• Full training and ongoing clinical support
• A chance to positively impact lives across England

Your Requirements

• A nurse, OT, Paramedic or Physiotherapist who is working primarily in-patient facing roles dealing with a wide range of clinical conditions. Minimum of 1 year working experience or above. Computer or IT skills are a distinct advantage. Typing or keyboard skills with an ability to type at 35 words per minute. The client group requires clinicians who are highly literate, have attention to detail and can display highly adaptable communication skills.

Looking for a role with purpose and balance?