iGo Recruitment • Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP19 8EZ
About this role
PIP Disability Assessor – Paramedic
Location
Aylesbury (Hybrid Working)
Starting Salary
£39,500 per annum
Assessment Centre
Sunley House, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8EZ
Job Summary
Are you a registered Paramedic looking to step away from shift work while continuing to use your clinical expertise?
This is an excellent opportunity to join the PIP assessment service as a Disability Assessor, offering a £39,500 starting salary, structured training, hybrid working, and long‑term career stability.
This role is ideal for Paramedics seeking predictable hours, professional development, and a sustainable career using clinical reasoning rather than frontline emergency work.
Role Overview
As a PIP Disability Assessor, you will complete functional assessments for individuals claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Assessments are carried out using a biopsychosocial approach, either face‑to‑face at the Aylesbury assessment centre or remotely via telephone/video, depending on service need.
You will review medical evidence, conduct structured consultations, and produce clear, defensible reports that support fair and accurate benefit decisions.
This is a hybrid role, linked to Sunley House, Aylesbury, with home working available following successful completion of training.
What you’ll do
Conduct functional assessments for PIP claimants
Review medical records and supporting clinical evidence
Complete detailed, evidence‑based assessment reports
Apply strong clinical reasoning across a wide range of conditions
Manage your own caseload within agreed timescales
Work autonomously with ongoing clinical support and audit feedback
What you’ll need
HCPC registration as a Paramedic (essential)
Minimum 12 months post‑registration clinical experience
Strong communication and report‑writing skills
Confidence using IT systems
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Previous assessor experience is not required – full training is provided.
Training & Support
Full‑time, fully paid training (minimum 9 weeks, may extend if required)
Structured induction covering legislation, assessment framework and report writing
Ongoing audit, mentoring and clinical coaching
Protected CPD time to support HCPC re‑registration
Paramedics from emergency, ambulance and community backgrounds consistently succeed in this role following training.
Pay & Benefits
£39,500 starting salary (Aylesbury site)
Annual salary review and progression structure
Hybrid working model
Monday to Friday working pattern – no nights, weekends or bank holidays
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme and wellbeing support
Funded CPD and long‑term career pathways (audit, coaching, leadership roles)
Why Paramedics choose this role
Improved work–life balance
No shift work or emergency call‑outs
Continued use of clinical judgement and patient interaction
Stable, long‑term career outside frontline pressures
Get ahead with your application
Your CV should clearly demonstrate
HCPC registration
Post‑registration clinical experience
Autonomous decision‑making
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Apply today
Apply today – submit your CV via iGo Recruitment or call 01908 041443 to speak with our healthcare recruitment team. We’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Job Keywords
Paramedic, PIP Assessor, Disability Assessor, Functional Assessor, HCPC, Aylesbury, Hybrid, Clinical Assessor, Healthcare Jobs UK
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