Functional Assessor-Remote

Medacs Healthcare; North East; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Disability Assessor to leverage healthcare expertise in telephone assessments, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates include experienced nurses or allied health professionals with relevant clinical certifications. Enjoy competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment with flexible options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)

Flexible working and optional overtime

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits (pension, life assurance)

Employee Assistance Programme access

Referral bonus scheme (£2,500)

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC/HCPC is essential.
• Must have at least 1-year post-registration experience.
• Clinical expertise in nursing or allied health professions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone assessments and report on conditions impacting daily living.
• Utilize strong communication and report writing skills.
• Manage time effectively to ensure high-quality assessments.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Organization

Time management

Typing

IT systems proficiency

Education

Current NMC/HCPC registration

Post-registration UK experience (minimum 1 year)

Qualified as Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist

Job description

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Join Medacs Healthcare as a Disability Assessor and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding remote role.

As an experienced registered Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist, you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through telephone assessments.

Please note that whilst the role is remote, you must be based within travelling distance of our office in Durham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Proficiency in typing and IT systems
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted NMC/HCPC registration
• PIP Assessor: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
• Applications also welcome from HCPC Registered Paramedics, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
• Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
• Flexible working and optional overtime
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme (£2,500) and employee recognition programs
• Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Clinical Assessor and report writer.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.

Please Note:Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time'

Ready to Make a Difference? Join Medacs Healthcare today.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV. You must provide evidence of your UK right to work.

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.