Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L3)

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).

Position

• Salary: £40,000
• Type: Permanent (Hybrid role)
• Full time: 40 hours (Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm)
• Location: Brighton (must be located within a 90‑minute radius of the site)

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in interviewing claimants to understand the challenges they face.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic).
• An ability to demonstrate broad clinical knowledge.
• Previous experience using computer software including Microsoft Office.

Essentials Qualifications

Nurses

• Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD only)
• Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

Physios/OTs

• 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 OTs (COT)

Paramedics

• BSc or Qualified Paramedic
• Member of the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling
• High‑street discounts
• 25 days annual leave
• Moving Day Leave
• Membership of the Company pension scheme
• Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500
• Environmental Initiatives
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Tests every 2 years
• Free annual Flu‑Vaccination
• Upon completion of probation, the successful candidate will be eligible for the company bonus scheme, allowing them to earn up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.

EEO Statement

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and 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 pfas.recruitment@iprsgroup.com.