Occupational Therapist – Remote, Bradford

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working arrangement

Structured hours with no evenings or b

Bonus potential

Training and CPD

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a PIP Functional Assessor (Registered Occupational Therapist) for a remote, permanent role. You will assess how health conditions affect daily activities, focusing on evidence review and written justification rather than hands‑on care.

The role offers a structured pay progression with potential bonuses and remote working, with 25 days of annual leave and ongoing clinical support.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Minimum 1 year of UK clinical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using digital systems with 35 WPM typing speed.
• Right to work in UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone PIP assessments with professionalism and empathy.
• Analyze medical evidence and clinical information.
• Produce accurate, detailed, evidence‑based written reports.
• Work to defined quality standards and clinical frameworks.
• Engage with feedback and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

UK clinical experience

Written communication

Typing speed

Right to work in UK

Clinical assessment reports

Job description

Job Title: Functional Assessor (Registered Occupational Therapist)

Location: REMOTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting salary £37,500 with OTE up to £44,275*

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

If you’re an NMC‑registered Nurse or HCPC‑registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist considering a move away from hands‑on clinical care, this remote role offers a structured alternative where your clinical judgement remains central.

Working as a PIP Functional Assessor, you’ll evaluate how a person’s health conditions impact their daily activities. This position focuses on professional assessment, evidence review and written clinical justification rather than treatment delivery.

What you’ll do

• Conduct 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

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
• Remote 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?

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

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

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.