Hybrid PIP Functional Assessor | Occupational Therapist

Medacs Healthcare; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

25 days annual leave

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement after prob.

Comprehensive training and clinical支持

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting for a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in Gateshead. This role suits NMC/HCP registered professionals looking to transition from frontline care to a non-hands-on clinical position with emphasis on reasoning and reporting.

You will conduct PIP assessments, analyse evidence, and write detailed reports within a supported, hybrid model combining home working and assessment-centre time.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with active NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum 1 year UK clinical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident use of digital systems (35 WPM typing speed).

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone PIP assessments.
• Analyse medical evidence and clinical information.
• Produce accurate, detailed and evidence-based written reports.
• Work to defined quality standards and clinical frameworks.
• Engage with feedback and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues.
• Attend the assessment centre as required.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Report writing

Clinical reasoning

Time management

Education

NMC/HCPC registration (RN/OT/Physio/Paramedic)

Tools

Digital systems

Typing (35 WPM)

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting for a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in Gateshead. This role suits NMC/HCP registered professionals looking to transition from frontline care to a non-hands-on clinical position with emphasis on reasoning and reporting.

You will conduct PIP assessments, analyse evidence, and write detailed reports within a supported, hybrid model combining home working and assessment-centre time.