Want to know more about working as a PIP Functional Assessor?

PIP Functional Assessor

We are really proud of our team of PIP Functional Assessors and what they achieve. 

Together, we have been delivering health assessment services since 2013. To help you decide if this is the job for you we wanted to give you a bit of an insight into what our team does and, most importantly, what is in it for you!

Our team of PIP Functional Assessors is made up of Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists and
Occupational Therapists just like you!

If you choose to join our team, you will still be able to use your clinical skills and play a vital role in delivering a service that makes a difference to millions of people throughout the UK.

The conditions and impairments of those making a claim are often complex, so it is a great opportunity for you to broaden your clinical experience and knowledge.

 

More about the role

As part of our team you will carry out assessments either in-person or virtually for those making a claim for the Personal Independent Payment (PIP) benefit or being referred through the Government’s Health Advisory Assessment Services (HAAS).

As a PIP Functional Assessor, you will gather and review information given by the individual or their representative about their medical condition(s), in order to make an assessment . Once you have completed the assessment this will be used to provide a personalised report. Your reports should be a true reflection of the individual’s functional ability and meet the standards set out by the Department of Work and Pensions.

PIP Functional Assessor

Why choose Medacs Healthcare?

Fantastic salary up to £46,575* & optional overtime

NMC/HCPC Pin paid once you past your probation

Career development opportunities with clear progression pathways

Who can work as a PIP Functional Assessor?? 

To join our team, you must be registered with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and have a minimum of one year's UK clinical experience. You must also live in the UK and have the right to work here, as unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

One of the many advantages of becoming a PIP Functional Assessor with Medacs Healthcare is that we cover the cost of your professional registration. So, whether you're registered with the NMC or the HCPC, we've got you covered. Once you have successfully completed your six-month probation period, we will reimburse your NMC/HCPC registration fee.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

        • Registered Nurse (RN)
        • Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN)
        • Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
        • District Nurse (SPDN)

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC):

        • Paramedic
        • Physiotherapist
        • Occupational Therapist

Training, support and career development!

Your ongoing professional development is important to us, to prepare you for your new role as a PIP Functional Assessor, your journey begins with us in the training Academy.

Our training is a mixture of in-office and at home and is provided by a multi-skillset team. Once you have completed your academy journey, you will have the skills to work autonomously within your team, whilst being supported by your clinical support manager.

Beyond your initial training, we will support you with advancing your longer term professional goals, this will also help you to maintain your professional registration and evidence CPD.

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Our offices

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We have offices throughout Yorkshire and North East of England and all of our roles are office-based or hybrid. Which means you get to split your time between your own home and one of our offices so less commuting and still working closely with your team. Our locations include Barnsley, Bradford, Durham, Gateshead, Hull, Redcar, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sunderland, and York.