Hybrid PIP Functional Assessor (OT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Approval bonus

Hybrid working arrangement

Structured hours

25 days annual leave + birthday off

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in Sunderland for an NMC/HCPC registered professional (Nurse, PT/OT) to continue frontline skills in a non‑hands‑on, assessment role.

The hybrid model blends home working with assessment centre time; duties include conducting assessments, analysing medical evidence and writing detailed reports to clinical standards. Starting salary is £42,000 with progression to £46,000 after accreditation.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registration with no restrictions.
• Minimum 1 year's UK clinical experience.
• Active right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in functional assessment or advisory roles.
• Ability to produce high‑quality written clinical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.
• Engage positively with feedback and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues.
• Attend the assessment centre as required.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

UK clinical experience

Written communication

Report writing

Digital systems

Typing 35 WPM

Tools

Electronic systems

Typing speed (35 WPM)

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in Sunderland for an NMC/HCPC registered professional (Nurse, PT/OT) to continue frontline skills in a non‑hands‑on, assessment role.

The hybrid model blends home working with assessment centre time; duties include conducting assessments, analysing medical evidence and writing detailed reports to clinical standards. Starting salary is £42,000 with progression to £46,000 after accreditation.