Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)

Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment – L4)

Join PFAS as a Functional Assessor and make a difference by conducting assessments and producing fair, evidence‑based reports for individuals applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as part of the DWP’s Health Assessment and Advisory Service (HAAS).

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

Key Details

• Salary: £40,000.00
• Type: Permanent (Hybrid role)
• Full time: 40 hours (Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5pm)
• Location: Great Yarmouth (must be within 90‑minute radius of the site)

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and produce fair, evidence‑based reports for individuals applying for PIP.
• Interview claimants to understand their challenges and how their disability, condition or illness affects everyday activities.
• Carry out detailed assessments through telephone, video or face‑to‑face appointments, maintaining a respectful, fair and reassuring manner.
• Analyze 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

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional.
• Broad clinical knowledge.
• Experience using computer software, including Microsoft Office.

Essentials Qualifications

• Nurses:
  • Qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD only)
  • Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
• Physiotherapists / Occupational Therapists:
  • 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 OT’s (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
• Eligible for company bonus scheme upon completion of probation – up to 10% of annual salary

We are currently hiring for the February 2026 cohort. All January intake positions have been filled.

Submitting your application directly is preferred, but you may also contact our recruitment team for a confidential chat.

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. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact pfas.recruitment@iprsgroup.com.