Occupational/Physiotherapist

PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor - Hybrid Working (Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)
Salary: £39,500 - £41,000 per annum + OTE up to £47,150

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: Durham

Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor
Are you an NMC‑registered Nurse or HCPC‑registered Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist ready for a change from frontline clinical work, but keen to continue using your expertise?

As a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor at Medacs Healthcare, you'll complete Personal Independence Payment (PIP) functional assessments to understand how health conditions affect everyday life. This is a non‑hands‑on clinical role centred on clinical reasoning, analysis and report writing.

The hybrid working model combines home working with time at one of our assessment centres, offering predictable hours, long‑term stability and a healthier work-life balance.

What you'll do
Conduct face‑to‑face and 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

Attend the assessment centre as required

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

Hybrid 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?
You'll be supported by experienced clinical leaders, benefit from structured training and have the opportunity to build a long‑term career in a supportive hybrid working environment.

Medacs Healthcare is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to offering an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You may anonymise your CV if you wish. Please see our privacy notice for details on data processing:

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