Paramedic

The opportunity

Are you an HCPC-registered Paramedic looking to step away from shift work and blue-light pressures, while still using your clinical judgement and broad emergency-care experience every day?

Gaia Recruitment is recruiting experienced Paramedics into permanent, hybrid PIP assessment roles in London, working with one of the DWP's health assessment providers. You'll carry out assessments for people applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), using your clinical judgement to produce clear, evidence-based reports on how their health conditions affect daily living and mobility. The role is hybrid, combining home-based telephone and video assessments with face-to-face assessments at a London assessment centre.

This is a genuine career move for paramedics who want a better work–life balance, structured training and a competitive salary – with an additional bonus of up to 10% on top.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out PIP assessments by telephone and video from home, and face to face at an assessment centre
• Taking a thorough history of each person's health conditions and how they affect everyday activities such as preparing food, managing treatment, communicating and getting around
• Applying your clinical knowledge to assess daily living and mobility needs across physical and mental health conditions
• Writing clear, accurate, evidence-based reports to the required quality standards
• Treating every claimant with empathy, dignity and professionalism
• Taking part in ongoing audit, feedback and professional development

What you'll need

• HCPC registration: Paramedic with a live, unrestricted HCPC registration
• Experience: At least 1 year of post-registration experience
• Clinical breadth: Broad clinical knowledge across physical and mental health conditions – your pre-hospital experience is a real strength here
• Communication: Strong communication and listening skills, with the confidence to manage sensitive conversations
• IT & home working: Good IT skills, a suitable private space to work from home, and the ability to write concise, well-reasoned reports
• Vetting: Ability to pass enhanced vetting and background checks

Benefits

Financial

• Bonus scheme: Up to 10% discretionary bonus, paid quarterly
• Pension & insurance: Private pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and access to a private GP service
• Referral bonus: Earn a bonus for recommending colleagues
• Perks & discounts: Online shopping discounts and a range of financial and lifestyle options, including salary finance and an employee assistance programme

Work–life balance & leave

• Predictable hours: No routine nights, weekends or unsociable shifts – a more structured routine than frontline ambulance work
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
• Hybrid working: A mix of home-based and centre-based assessments, cutting down your commute
• Family leave: Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Training & professional development

• Paid training & accreditation: Paid, structured training programme leading to formal DWP accreditation
• CPD & registration: Supported and paid CPD, plus reimbursement of your HCPC registration fee

Why apply through Gaia Recruitment?

Gaia Recruitment is clinician-founded, with over 20 years' experience in DWP specialist recruitment. We understand these roles from the inside, and we'll support you at every stage – from your first conversation through to assessment preparation, interview and your first day.

• Honest, expert advice from a team that knows the role and the providers
• Interview and assessment preparation tailored to the role
• Support throughout vetting and onboarding

How to apply

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to talk you through the role, the salary and the next steps.

Interested but want to know more first? Get in touch – we're always happy to have an informal, confidential chat.