Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment - L4)

Functional Assessor – PIP (Personal Independence Payment – L4)

Apply for the role at PFAS (Personal Functional Assessment Services)

Benefits

• 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

About the role

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).

Role details:

• Location: Colchester – must be within 90‑minute radius.
• Salary: £40,000.00
• Type: Permanent (Hybrid role)
• Working hours: 40 hours a week (Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm)

Responsibilities

• Interview claimants to understand their challenges.
• Carry out detailed assessments via telephone, video, or face‑to‑face appointments.
• Analyse information critically to create accurate and concise reports.
• Interpret clinical information and evidence.
• Maintain professional standards and adherence to code of conduct.
• Provide positive experiences for claimants and colleagues, meeting quality and productivity targets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional.
• Broad clinical knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software.

Essential Qualifications – Nurses

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

Essential Qualifications – 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)

Essential Qualifications – Paramedics

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

Other Information

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling
• High‑street discounts
• 25 days annual leave
• Moving Day Leave
• Company pension scheme membership
• 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
• Company bonus scheme after probation, up to 10% of annual salary

Hiring Information

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

PFAS values and promotes diversity and is 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