Hybrid Functional Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Functional Assessor to evaluate individuals applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This role involves both remote work and assessments at centers. Applicants must hold a healthcare qualification with relevant registration and be experienced in clinical assessments. The position offers a robust training program, a generous benefits package, and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registration required.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess cases autonomously as a Functional Assessor for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• Complete assessments with individuals who have various health conditions.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile comprehensive reports.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication

IT competency

Education

Nursing or allied health professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life.

Working within an office style environment and at home, to complete approximately detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face. Interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report, to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Responsibilities

• Assess cases autonomously as a Functional Assessor for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS).
• Complete assessments with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions, including the opportunity to conduct some assessments remotely.
• Interpret medical evidence and compile findings into comprehensive reports to support DWP decision-making.
• Work a mixture of remote and assessment centre duties to support a healthy work–life balance.

Qualifications

• We can only accept applications from Qualified Nurses, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Pharmacists or Occupational Therapists for this vacancy.
• NMC/HCPC registration is required.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is essential.

Training & Benefits

• An in-depth, fully paid training programme is provided and counts towards clinical hours, helping you feel fully equipped for the role.
• A robust benefits package includes a generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, hybrid working, and flexible patterns to support work-life balance.
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment with great opportunities for development and progression.