Functional Assessor – PIP L4

PFAS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments and write evidence-based reports for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applications. This permanent, full-time role requires at least one year of clinical experience as a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic. Offers full training, support, and various professional development opportunities to ensure your career progresses while you help others in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

Recruit a Friend bonus scheme

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional.
• Ability to demonstrate broad clinical knowledge.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of claimants applying for PIP.
• Produce fair, evidence-based reports.
• Provide positive experiences for claimants.

Skills

Clinical experience

Critical analysis

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Chartered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

BSc or Qualified Paramedic

Job description

Looking for a fresh way to use your clinical skills?

Are you a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic ready to take your career in a new direction?

Join PFAS as a Functional Assessor and discover a role where your expertise truly makes a difference. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive organisation that values your contribution and invests in your growth.

At PFAS, we support over 36,000 people each year and are proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of functional assessments. Our mission is simple: deliver the right care, the first time, every time.

What’s in it for you?

• A meaningful role helping individuals through the PIP assessment process
• Full training and ongoing support
• Clear career progression into roles such as Clinical Coach, Trainer, or Clinical Manager
• Improved work-life balance and continued professional development

As a Functional Assessor, you’ll conduct assessments and produce fair, evidence-based reports for individuals applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), as part of the DWP’s Health Assessment and Advisory Service (HAAS).

If you're passionate about making a real impact and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: We are currently hiring for our 30th March 2026 cohort, as all positions for the January intake have now been filled.

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Type: Permanent (Onsite role)

Full time: 40 hours (Mon - Fri from 8:30am - 5pm)

Location: Colchester/Ipswich. (You MUST be located within a 90-minute radius of the site to be considered for this role)

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.

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)
• 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)

What We Offer:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling
• 25 days annual leave
• Moving Day Leave
• Company Pension Scheme matched up to 6%
• Professional Subscription Subsidies
• Life Assurance
• Volunteering Days to support community initiatives
• Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500
• 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 [e-mail]

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