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Posted 3 days ago
Assessor
gaia recruitment
📍 Cardiff
💷 £39,500 - £43,450/annumHealthcare and MedicalRemoteHybrid
Job description
<p><strong>Functional Assessor Cardiff</strong></p><p><br><br>Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.<br></p><p><strong>Salary £39,500 - £43,450 OTE</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you an experienced healthcare professional ready for a role that offers meaning, balance, and the chance to use your clinical skills in a new and rewarding way? If you're a <strong>Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic</strong>, this could be the next chapter you’ve been waiting for.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client delivers fair, high‑quality and compassionate assessments for individuals applying for the Government’s <strong>Personal Independence Payment (PIP)</strong>. Their mission is simple yet powerful: ensuring every person feels genuinely listened to, respected and supported.</p><p>This role allows you to step away from shift work, reduce the physical demands of frontline care, and still make a significant impact — all within structured hours and a supportive, professional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Be Doing</u></strong></p><p>In this role as a <strong>Functional Assessor</strong>, you will use your clinical expertise in a new, analytical context. You’ll carry out <strong>telephone, video, in‑person and paper‑based assessments</strong> to understand how each individual’s condition or disability affects their daily life. Working mainly from home through a hybrid model, you’ll attend your local assessment centre on scheduled days as required.</p><p>You’ll produce detailed, evidence‑based reports <strong>— typically 3,000–4,000 words —</strong> that support the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in their decision-making. Throughout every assessment, you will apply your professional judgement with empathy, impartiality and confidence. Full, comprehensive training will equip you to deliver assessments and reports to the highest standard.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Training & Support</u></strong></p><ul><li>Structured training programme running <strong>Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm</strong></li><li>Comprehensive preparation for assessments and report writing</li><li>Dedicated mentor throughout your first six months</li><li>Ongoing coaching, feedback and development support</li><li>A supportive team environment designed to help you grow and succeed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Salary & Benefits</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Starting salary: £39,500</strong>, increasing to <strong>£40,500</strong> upon DWP approval</li><li><strong>Bonus scheme</strong> available after approval, based on performance and quality</li><li>Clear, transparent <strong>career progression pathways</strong></li><li>Significantly enhanced <strong>work–life balance</strong> compared with traditional clinical roles</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Need</u></strong></p><ul><li>A <strong>right to work in the UK</strong> without a need for sponsorship, or any restrictions</li><li>Minimum <strong>one year post‑registration experience</strong> as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic</li><li><strong>Full registration</strong> with the NMC or HCPC with a valid, unrestricted PIN</li><li>Strong communication, listening and observational skills</li><li>Ability to type <strong>at least 32 words per minute</strong></li><li>Confident IT skills, including <strong>Microsoft Office</strong> and remote tools such as <strong>MS Teams</strong></li><li>A balanced, compassionate and professional approach to assessments</li></ul><p><strong>Important Notice</strong></p><p>UK clinical titles are legally protected. Applicants must hold valid professional registration <strong>(e.g., NMC, GMC, HCPC). xwzovoh </strong> It is a criminal offence to falsely claim to be a registered healthcare professional.</p><p><strong>Please note, this is a full- time position only</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If this sounds like the role for you! <strong>Apply below or get in touch today</strong> to discuss the opportunist with one of our friendly team members, who will be happy to help every step of the way!</p>