Occupational Therapist – Remote, Gateshead

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Gateshead; À distance; GBP 38 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Structured pay progression

Bonus potential

Remote working arrangement

Structured hours – no evenings, etc.

25 days annual leave + birthday off

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Comprehensive training and ongoing cln

CPD opportunities

£2,500 referral bonus

Résumé du poste

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a Remote Functional Assessor (NMC/HCPC registered professionals) to evaluate how health conditions affect daily activities, with focus on assessment, evidence review and written clinical justification rather than delivery of care.

The role offers a starting salary of £37,500 with an OTE up to £44,275 and remote working, structured hours, comprehensive training and ongoing clinical support.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist.
• Active NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions.
• Minimum 1 year 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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Typing speed 35 WPM

Digital systems proficiency

Description du poste

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.

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

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