Paramedic: Hybrid PIP Disability Assessor

Medacs; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Structured pay progression

Bonus potential

£2,500 referral bonus

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Comprehensive training

CPD opportunities

Birthday off

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in a hybrid role based in Durham. You will assess how health conditions impact daily living for PIP claimants, using clinical reasoning and report writing to support decision making.

Ideal candidates are UK-registered nurses or HCPC professionals with strong communication, a minimum of one year of UK clinical experience, and comfort with digital systems.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC‑registered professional (Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist).
• Active registration with no restrictions.
• Minimum 1 year's UK clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PIP face‑to‑face and telephone assessments with professionalism and empathy.
• Analyse 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.
• Attend assessment centre as required.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

UK clinical experience

Strong communication

Typing speed 35 WPM

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor in a hybrid role based in Durham. You will assess how health conditions impact daily living for PIP claimants, using clinical reasoning and report writing to support decision making.

Ideal candidates are UK-registered nurses or HCPC professionals with strong communication, a minimum of one year of UK clinical experience, and comfort with digital systems.