PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise in assessing how disabilities impact daily life. With flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a supportive environment, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. Enjoy competitive salary packages, generous leave options, and a comprehensive benefits scheme, including a referral bonus and health care plans. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

Life insurance

Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual clinical conferences

£2,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience.
• Proficient in conducting assessments and producing detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
• Produce PIP reports to assist in determining eligibility for benefits.
• Develop clinical knowledge with regular feedback and supervision.

Skills

HCPC registration

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Computer software proficiency

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title: PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Maximus

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3920631a7395

Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

General information

Job Posting Title: PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

City: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

PIP - Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00

Salary: £37,800

Are you a Registered Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge, flexible working, and professional development opportunities?

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, while your compassion and experience help customers move forward with their lives.

The role includes a tailored training programme, beginning with 6 weeks of training, followed by assessments and ongoing support and mentorship.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face to evaluate how a person's disability or health condition impacts their daily life.
• Produce Personal Independent Payment (PIP) reports to assist the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in determining eligibility for benefits.
• Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with regular feedback and supervision.

Requirements

• Valid HCPC registration number.
• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience, gained within or outside of the NHS.
• You must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computer software to produce detailed reports.

What we offer

• Salary of £37,800 with an additional skills allowance of £1,500.
• Flexible working arrangements: full-time, part-time, and hybrid options.
• No bank holidays, evenings, or weekends required.
• Leading maternity and paternity paid leave.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell 5 days.
• Ongoing CPD, clinical development, and reimbursed validation fees.
• £2,000 referral bonus.
• Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Annual in-person clinical conferences.

Join us and become part of a team making a real difference in people's lives.