Paramedic Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Paramedic Functional Assessor in Cambridge, offering a competitive salary of £37,500 to £40,000. This hybrid role involves conducting assessments for PIP or ESA benefits, along with comprehensive training and development opportunities. Successful candidates will have post-registration experience and will work Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The position includes bonuses, generous annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Performance bonuses

Up to 6% pension contribution

CPD opportunities

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
• Fully registered with a UK regulatory body without conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct file-work, face-to-face and telephone assessments.
• Provide comprehensive reports for decision making on benefit claims.
• Attend ongoing training and support for revalidation.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed (30 WPM)

Education

Registered Nurse or equivalent

Job description

Paramedic Functional Assessor

Posting date: 30 December 2025; Salary: £37,500 to £40,000 per year; Hours: Full time; Closing date: 29 January 2026; Location: CB4 3BQ; Remote working: Hybrid – work remotely up to 3 days per week; Company: DS Associates Recruitment; Job type: Permanent; Job reference: PAFACB

Summary

Starting Salary: £37,500 (PIP) to £40,000 (WCA) per annum + bonus scheme and benefits. Location: Hybrid (office and home working) Cambridge. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 5.

We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Paramedics to use and build on their clinical skills with a career as a WCA Functional Assessor.

Applications from clinicians with minimum 1-year post-qualification experience and UK registration.

Role is full time Monday to Friday 9 - 5 and offers salary of £37,500 to £40,000.

• £1,000 salary uplift after first 6 months and another £1,000 after 12 months
• Work-life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends or shifts required
• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you're an Approved Functional Assessor
• Hybrid position: minimum 2 days per week at one of our consultation centres
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and option to purchase up to five additional days
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

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.

Comprehensive training will equip you with skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. Ongoing CPD, over 100 hours protected per annum, support with revalidation and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• One year's 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
• Ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute

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