Occupational Therapist

Medacs; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Fee reimbursement after probation

Structured training and CPD

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting for a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in Sunderland. This hybrid role blends home working with assessment centre time, focusing on clinical reasoning and detailed report writing rather than hands-on care.

You must be an NMC-registered nurse or HCPC-registered professional (physio, paramedic or OT) with at least one year of UK clinical experience. You’ll assess, analyse evidence and write comprehensive reports to defined standards.

Qualifications

• 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 with 35 WPM typing speed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone PIP assessments.
• Analyse medical evidence and clinical information.
• Produce accurate, evidence-based written reports.
• Work to defined quality standards and clinical frameworks.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

UK clinical experience

Written & verbal communication

Digital systems proficiency

Nurse/Paramedic/OT/Physio background

Job description

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

Salary: £39,500 - £41,000 per annum + OTE up to £47,150

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: Sunderland

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-hands-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

• 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

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• 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)

Desirable

• 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
• £2,500 referral bonus (terms apply)

You’ll enjoy this role if you…

• Prefer structured assessments and clear clinical frameworks
• Feel confident using computers and learning new clinical systems
• Enjoy writing detailed, high-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-paced, acute settings
• 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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