Occupational Therapist - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary progression

Approval bonus

Hybrid working arrangement

Structured hours

25 days annual leave + birthday off

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Comprehensive training and ongoing CI

Clear progression routes and CPD

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting for a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor. The role targets NMC/HCPC registered professionals (Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) with UK clinical experience. The position is non-hands-on and focuses on clinical reasoning, analysis, and report writing.

The role operates in a hybrid model, combining home work with assessment centre time. Starting salary is £42,000, rising to £46,000 after full accreditation and minimum site

Qualifications

• Registered NMC or HCPC professional with current license.
• Minimum 1 year UK clinical experience.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Digital systems

Typing 35 WPM

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Tools

Electronic case management

Job description

Job Title: Functional Assessor (Registered Occupational Therapist)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting salary £42,000 with increase to £46,000*

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

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.

*We offer a starting salary of

£42,000, which will increase to

£46,000 at 12 months once fully accredited and working from a site a minimum of 3 days per week. Annual salary reviews thereafter, performance related incentives and overtime also available.

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

• 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
• 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?

Medacs Healthcare offers a supportive environment led by experienced clinicians, with robust training and long-term development opportunities in a hybrid working model designed for sustainability and balance.

Make the move into a clinically focused, non-hands-on role that values your expertise while offering greater flexibility and stability.

Ts & Cs apply. OTE subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Medacs Healthcare is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities