Community Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

25 days' annual leave + birthday off

Training & CPD opportunities

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is hiring a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in Barnsley. This hybrid role combines home working with centre-based assessments, offering stable hours and progression opportunities. You will assess how health conditions affect daily living and produce detailed reports.

Applicants should be NMC/HCPC registered with UK clinical experience and strong report-writing skills. The position emphasizes structured QA and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions.
• Minimum 1 year's UK clinical experience.
• Experience in functional assessment or advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face and telephone PIP assessments in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Analyse medical evidence and clinical information.
• Produce accurate, detailed and evidence-based written reports.
• Work to defined quality standards and clinical frameworks.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues.
• Attend the assessment centre as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Typing speed 35 WPM

Digital systems proficiency

Clinical reporting experience

Job description

PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor - Hybrid Working (Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

Contract:

Permanent, full-time

Location:

Barnsley

Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor

Are you an NMC-

registered Nurse or HCPC-

registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist ready for a change from frontline clinical work, but keen to continue using your expertise?

As a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor at Medacs Healthcare, you'll complete Personal Independence Payment (PIP) functional assessments to understand how health conditions affect everyday life. This is a non-

on clinical role centred on clinical reasoning, analysis and report writing.

The hybrid working model combines home working with time at one of our assessment centres, offering predictable hours, long-

term stability and a healthier work-life balance.

What you'll do

face and telephone PIP assessments in a professional and empathetic manner

Analyse medical evidence and clinical information

Produce accurate, detailed and evidence-

based written reports

Work to defined quality standards and clinical frameworks

Engage positively with feedback and development opportunities

Collaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues

Attend the assessment centre as required

What we're looking for

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist

Active NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions

Minimum 1 year's UK clinical experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confident use of digital systems (35 WPM typing speed)

Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Experience in functional assessment or advisory roles

Confidence in producing high-

quality written clinical reports

What's on offer

Competitive salary with structured pay progression and bonus potential

Approval bonus

Hybrid working arrangement

Structured hours - no evenings, weekends or bank holidays

25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement after probation

Comprehensive training and ongoing clinical support

Clear progression routes and CPD opportunities

You'll enjoy this role if you…

Prefer structured assessments and clear clinical frameworks

Feel confident using computers and learning new clinical systems

quality reports

Value routine, consistency and a balanced working pattern

Are keen to learn and develop and open to constructive feedback

This role might not be right for you if you…

Are looking to stay in hands-

on clinical care or fast-

Prefer minimal structure rather than clearly defined processes

Don't enjoy detailed report writing or written clinical work

Would find working mainly with digital systems frustrating

Would be uncomfortable with re-

training for a different type of clinical role, which includes a comprehensive, supported training programme

Would feel uncomfortable working in a role with targets and quality measures

Why join Medacs Healthcare?

You'll be supported by experienced clinical leaders, benefit from structured training and have the opportunity to build a long-

term career in a supportive hybrid working environment.

Ts & Cs apply. OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria, including hybrid working, salary increases and optional overtime.

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