Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor (PIP) Plymouth – £42,000 + Hybrid Working

Start 2027 | 3 days on-site / 2 days from home

Ready to step off the clinical treadmill without stepping away from clinical practice? We're expanding our Functional Assessor team for PIP assessments — and we're recruiting now for roles starting next year.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out face-to-face and telephone/video functional assessments for people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Reviewing medical evidence and claimant histories to build a clear, accurate clinical picture
• Conducting structured consultations that explore how a person's health condition affects their day-to-day life
• Producing detailed, well-reasoned written reports that inform DWP decision-making
• Applying clinical judgement and critical reasoning within a structured assessment framework
• Working to quality and productivity standards within a supportive, audited environment
• Collaborating with a wider clinical team, including access to peer support, clinical leads, and ongoing case discussion

Why apply:

• Use your clinical skills differently. No more physically demanding shifts, back-to-back caseloads, or unsocial hours — this is desk and consultation-based clinical work with real structure.
• Predictable, sustainable working life. Set hours, no nights, no weekends, no on-call. A genuine work-life reset for clinicians who've spent years in front-line or shift-based roles.
• Meaningful work. You'll be the clinical voice that helps ensure people get a fair, evidence-based assessment of how their health condition affects their life — often at a vulnerable and stressful point for them.
• Strong earning potential from day one. £42,000 starting salary with a clear progression pathway.
• Career development. Structured training, CPD, and routes into Lead Assessor, Clinical Trainer, or Quality roles as you build experience.
• Hybrid flexibility. 3 days on-site, 2 days from home — a working pattern many clinicians simply can't get elsewhere.

Who we're looking for:
Registered clinicians — Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, or Pharmacists — with at least 2 years' post-registration experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and sound clinical reasoning.

Apply today and be one of the first considered for our 2027 PIP Functional Assessor intake.