Job Title: Functional Assessor (Registered Paramedic)
Location: Gateshead
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting salary £39000 with OTE up to £46,575*
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 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. The hybrid model combines home working with attendance at an assessment centre, providing consistency, routine and improved work-life balance.
What you'll do
Conduct face‑to‑face and telephone PIP assessments in a professional and empathetic mannerAnalyse medical evidence and clinical informationProduce accurate, detailed and evidence‑based written reportsWork to defined quality standards and clinical frameworksEngage positively with feedback and development opportunitiesCollaborate with clinical and administrative colleaguesAttend the assessment centre as requiredWhat we're looking for
Essential:
Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational TherapistActive NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictionsMinimum 1 year's UK clinical experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfident use of digital systems (35 WPM typing speed)Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)Desirable
Experience in functional assessment or advisory rolesConfidence in producing high‑quality written clinical reportsWhat's on offer
Competitive salary with structured pay progression and bonus potentialApproval bonusHybrid working arrangementStructured hours - no evenings, weekends or bank holidays25 days' annual leave plus your birthday offNMC/HCPC fee reimbursement after probationComprehensive training and ongoing clinical supportClear progression routes and CPD opportunities£2,500 referral bonus (terms apply)You'll enjoy this role if you…
Prefer structured assessments and clear clinical frameworksFeel confident using computers and learning new clinical systemsEnjoy writing detailed, high‑quality reportsValue routine, consistency and a balanced working patternAre keen to learn and develop and open to constructive feedbackThis role might not be right for you if you…
Are looking to stay in hands‑on clinical care or fast‑paced, acute settingsPrefer minimal structure rather than clearly defined processesDon't enjoy detailed report writing or written clinical workWould find working mainly with digital systems frustratingWould be uncomfortable with re‑training for a different type of clinical role, which includes a comprehensive, supported training programmeWould feel uncomfortable working in a role with targets and quality measuresWhy join Medacs Healthcare?
Medacs Healthcare offers a supportive environment led by experienced clinicians, with robust training and long‑term development opportunities in a hybrid working model designed for sustainability and balance.
Make the move into a clinically focused, non‑hands‑on role that values your expertise while offering greater flexibility and stability.
Ts & Cs apply. OTE subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Medacs Healthcare is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities
