Job Description

Are you a Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic seeking a new and meaningful way to apply your clinical expertise?


At

PFAS,

we are looking for dedicated and motivated healthcare professionals to join our team as

Functional Assessors

. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference, advance your career, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

PFAS

supports more than 36,000 people each year and is one of the UK's leading providers of functional assessments. We take pride in delivering high-quality, attentive care, and our dedicated team works together to achieve our vision --

providing the right care, the first time, every time.

You'll receive full training and have the opportunity to grow into roles such as Clinical Coach, Trainer, or Clinical Manager.


As a

Functional Assessor,

you will work autonomously with individuals applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)benefit as part of the DWPs Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS). This will involve holding consultations and writing fair and accurate reports.



In this role, you'll enjoy a better work-life balance, continued professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Position:

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Salary:

40,000.00

Type:

Permanent

(Hybrid role)

Full time:

40 hours

(Mon - Fri from 8:30am - 5pm)

Location: Ipswich.

(You

MUST

be located within a

90-minute

radius of the site to be considered for this role)



As a

Functional Assessor

, you will play a crucial role in interviewing claimants to understand the challenges they face. You will 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 in a respectful, fair, and reassuring manner.

With proven experience of working within a medical background you will

;

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.

Requirements:

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We would love to hear from you if you have:

A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a qualified healthcare professional (listed below) An ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge. Previous experience in using computer software including Microsoft Office

Essentials Qualifications (without these your application cannot be considered)

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 OT's (COT)

Paramedics:

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

Other information:

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What We Offer:

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 also be eligible for the company bonus scheme, allowing them to earn up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.


Do you want to have a great impact and make a difference? Then don't miss out - we want to hear from you!



Apply directly or please feel free to reach out to 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 as such we 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