PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid

Maximus; North East; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves conducting assessments to evaluate how disabilities impact daily life, alongside a competitive salary and excellent professional development opportunities. Full training and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

Ongoing CPD and clinical development

£2,000 referral bonus

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience.
• HCPC registration number required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments.
• Produce Personal Independent Payment (PIP) reports.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Comfortable using computer software

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Maximus

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0d592c5c89fa

Job Views:

5

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

General information

Job Posting Title PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid Date Thursday, June 12, 2025 City Newcastle Upon Tyne Country United Kingdom Working time Full-time

General information

Job Posting Title PIP Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor – Hybrid Date Thursday, June 12, 2025 City Newcastle Upon Tyne Country United Kingdom Working time Full-time

Description & Requirements

PIP - Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

(Location)

Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00

£37,800

Do good. Be great as an OT.

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 helps customers move forward with their lives.

The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we provide a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.

Duties and responsibilities

Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life

Produce Personal Independent Payment (PIP) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person’s eligibility for benefits

Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of 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 – we cannot offer sponsorships

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports

What we offer

£37,800 salary with the opportunity for a £1,500 additional skills allowance

Flexible working – full time, part time and hybrid

No bank holidays, evenings or weekends

Leading maternity and paternity paid leave

Bank holidays plus 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days

Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees

£2,000 for referring a friend

Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

In-person clinical conferences held annually

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

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom