Functional Assessor
GAIA RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Belfast City Center South · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£39,500 a year
Location
Belfast City Center South, Northern Ireland
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) . Their mission is simple yet powerful: ensuring every person feels genuinely listened to, respected and supported. 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.
What Youll Be Doing In this role as a
Functional Assessor , you will use your clinical expertise in a new, analytical context. Youll carry out
telephone, video, in-person and paper-based assessments
to understand how each individuals condition or disability affects their daily life. Working mainly from home through a hybrid model, youll attend your local assessment centre on scheduled days as required. Youll produce detailed, evidence-based reports
typically 3,0004,000 words
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.
Training & Support Structured training programme running
Monday to Friday, 9am5pm Comprehensive preparation for assessments and report writing Dedicated mentor throughout your first six months Ongoing coaching, feedback and development support A supportive team environment designed to help you grow and succeed
Salary & Benefits Starting salary: £39,500 , increasing to
£40,500
upon DWP approval Bonus scheme
available after approval, based on performance and quality Clear, transparent
career progression pathways Significantly enhanced
worklife balance
compared with traditional clinical roles
What Youll Need A
right to work in the UK
without a need for sponsorship, or any restrictions Minimum
one year post-registration experience
as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic Full registration
with the NMC or HCPC with a valid, unrestricted PIN Strong communication, listening and observational skills Ability to type
at least 32 words per minute Confident IT skills, including
Microsoft Office
and remote tools such as
MS Teams A balanced, compassionate and professional approach to assessments Important Notice UK clinical titles are legally protected. Applicants must hold valid professional registration
(e.g., NMC, GMC, HCPC).
It is a criminal offence to falsely claim to be a registered healthcare professional. Please note, this is a full- time position only
If this sounds like the role for you!
Apply below or get in touch today
to discuss the opportunist with one of our friendly team members, who will be happy to help every step of the way! INDCAP
TPBN1_UKTJ
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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) . Their mission is simple yet powerful: ensuring every person feels genuinely listened to, respected and supported. 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.
What Youll Be Doing In this role as a
Functional Assessor , you will use your clinical expertise in a new, analytical context. Youll carry out
telephone, video, in-person and paper-based assessments
to understand how each individuals condition or disability affects their daily life. Working mainly from home through a hybrid model, youll attend your local assessment centre on scheduled days as required. Youll produce detailed, evidence-based reports
typically 3,0004,000 words
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.
Training & Support Structured training programme running
Monday to Friday, 9am5pm Comprehensive preparation for assessments and report writing Dedicated mentor throughout your first six months Ongoing coaching, feedback and development support A supportive team environment designed to help you grow and succeed
Salary & Benefits Starting salary: £39,500 , increasing to
£40,500
upon DWP approval Bonus scheme
available after approval, based on performance and quality Clear, transparent
career progression pathways Significantly enhanced
worklife balance
compared with traditional clinical roles
What Youll Need A
right to work in the UK
without a need for sponsorship, or any restrictions Minimum
one year post-registration experience
as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic Full registration
with the NMC or HCPC with a valid, unrestricted PIN Strong communication, listening and observational skills Ability to type
at least 32 words per minute Confident IT skills, including
Microsoft Office
and remote tools such as
MS Teams A balanced, compassionate and professional approach to assessments Important Notice UK clinical titles are legally protected. Applicants must hold valid professional registration
(e.g., NMC, GMC, HCPC).
It is a criminal offence to falsely claim to be a registered healthcare professional. Please note, this is a full- time position only
If this sounds like the role for you!
Apply below or get in touch today
to discuss the opportunist with one of our friendly team members, who will be happy to help every step of the way! INDCAP
TPBN1_UKTJ