Paramedic Functional Assessor

DS Associates; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare assessment organization is seeking a Paramedic Functional Assessor in Yeovil to conduct face-to-face and telephone assessments for PIP benefits. Candidates should have a year of post-registration experience and be registered with a UK regulatory body. This role offers a competitive salary between £37,500 and £40,000, a hybrid work model, and numerous benefits including a performance bonus and opportunities for professional development. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Comprehensive training and CPD

Discounts across ~1,000 retailers

Up to 10% performance bonus

Brilliant internal progression opportunities

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Registration with NMC, HCPC, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for PIP or ESA benefits.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision-makers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed of 30 words per minute

Education

One year post-registration experience

Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body

Job description

Paramedic Functional Assessor

Job Details

• Posting date: 30 December 2025
• Salary: £37,500 to £40,000 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 29 January 2026
• Location: BA20 1UU (Hybrid – up to 3 days remote per week)
• Company: DS Associates Recruitment
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: PAFABA

Summary

Starting Salary: £37,500 (PIP) to £40,000 (WCA) per annum + bonus scheme and benefits.

Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Yeovil.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Paramedics.

We are recruiting registered nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), physiotherapists and occupational therapists (OTs) in Yeovil who wish to build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and enjoy a healthy work life balance and professional development that a career as a WCA Functional Assessor can provide.

We seek clinicians with at least 1 year post-qualification experience and registration in the UK. This role expands your medical knowledge across a wide range of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions.

The role is full time Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and offers a salary of £37,500 to £40,000.

• £1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 uplift after 12 months.
• Work‑life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends or shift work.
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you are an Approved Functional Assessor.
• Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week at one of our consultation centres.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts across ~1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

Responsibilities

You will undertake a combination of file‑work, face‑to‑face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP or ESA benefits and provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer's day‑to‑day life and performing work‑related activities.

Comprehensive training will equip you with the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.

Qualifications

• One year post‑registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN.
• Excellent observational and communication skills, enabling you to listen, empathise and dig deeper.
• Ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.

For further information please contact Maxine on 01387 371018 or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.