Functional Assessor
GAIA RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Ormeau, Belfast
Salary
£40,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Functional Assessor, you'll work with people who need help with daily tasks due to illness or disability. You'll use your clinical skills to assess their needs and write reports to help the government decide on benefits. This role suits experienced healthcare professionals who want to use their skills in a new way and have a good work-life balance. You'll work full-time in an office in Belfast.
What you'll need
- You'll need a relevant healthcare qualification, such as a nursing degree or therapy degree.
- You'll need experience working in healthcare, ideally in a clinical or assessment role.
- You'll need strong communication and writing skills to write clear reports.
- You'll need to be able to work independently and make decisions based on evidence.
- You'll need to be able to travel to assessments in the community, if needed.
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience in assessment or report-writing roles to build your skills.
- Make sure your CV and application show your relevant experience and skills.
- Research the government's Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme to understand the role's context.
- Practice writing clear, concise reports to prepare for the assessment role.
- Be prepared to learn about the company's processes and procedures.
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Job description
Elevate your healthcare career! 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 Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic , this could be the next chapter youve been waiting for. Our client delivers fair, high-quality and compassionate assessments for individuals applying for the Governments Personal Independence Payment (PIP) . Thei…
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
9 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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