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Job Description Functional Assessor PIP (Full-time & Part-time)Salary: From 37,800 per annum (pro-rated for part-time)Location:Chester Hybrid options availableContract: Full-time or Part-timeStart date: ASAPAbout the RoleAre you a qualified healthcare professional looking for a new, rewarding direction in your career? We are seeking Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to join our team of PIP Functional Assessors.This role offers a unique opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a non-clinical settingcarrying out holistic assessments, reviewing medical evidence, and preparing detailed reports that help inform decisions on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims.What Youll Be DoingConducting face-to-face, telephone, or video assessments with claimants.Gathering a clear understanding of how an individuals health condition affects their daily life.Reviewing additional clinical information and medical evidence.Producing high-quality, evidence-based reportsno treatment, diagnosis, or clinical intervention required.Working within clear guidelines, supported by robust training and continuous professional development.What Were Looking ForCurrent registration with NMC / HCPC (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic).Minimum 1 year post-registration experience.Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills.Comfortable working independently and managing time effectively.Empathetic, patient-centred approach with strong professional integrity.What We OfferStarting salary from 37,800 (higher earnings available with progression).Full-time and part-time options to support worklife balance.Extensive training programme and ongoing clinical support.Opportunities for career development, including senior assessor and clinical mentor routes.Generous benefits package (organisation-specific benefits can be added).Hybrid and flexible working opportunities depending on location.Why Join Us?If youre seeking a role that values your clinical expertise but offers a better worklife balance, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impactthis could be the perfect move for you.How to ApplyClick Apply Now and upload your CV. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified healthcare professionalsProfessional Registration & Verification: This role is a regulated position requiring valid registration with the [NMC / GMC / HCPC]. Gaia Recruitment conducts rigorous background checks, including primary source verification of all qualifications and professional memberships.Legal Warning: Under the Fraud Act 2006, it is a criminal offence to dishonestly represent yourself as a registered medical professional or to provide falsified information on a CV to gain employment. Any attempt to apply for this role without the required legal qualifications or via the use of fraudulent documents will be reported to the relevant professional bodies.Data Privacy: By applying, you consent to your details being screened against professional registers to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.JBRP1_UKTJ