Physiotherapist

Job Description

PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor - Hybrid Working (Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

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Salary: £39,500 - £41,000 per annum + OTE up to £47,150

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Contract: Permanent, full-time

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Location:Bradford

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Join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor

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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?

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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.

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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.

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What you'll do

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• \nConduct face‑to‑face and telephone PIP assessments in a professional and empathetic manner \n
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• \nAnalyse medical evidence and clinical information \n
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• \nProduce accurate, detailed and evidence‑based written reports \n
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• \nWork to defined quality standards and clinical frameworks \n
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• \nEngage positively with feedback and development opportunities \n
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• \nCollaborate with clinical and administrative colleagues \n
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• \nAttend the assessment centre as required \n
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What we're looking for

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Essential:

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• \nRegistered Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist \n
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• \nActive NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions \n
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• \nMinimum 1 year's UK clinical experience \n
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• \nStrong written and verbal communication skills \n
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• \nConfident use of digital systems (35 WPM typing speed) \n
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• \nRight to work in the UK (sponsorship not available) \n
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Desirable

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• \nExperience in functional assessment or advisory roles \n
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• \nConfidence in producing high‑quality written clinical reports \n
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What's on offer

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• \nCompetitive salary with structured pay progression and bonus potential \n
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• \nApproval bonus \n
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• \nHybrid working arrangement \n
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• \nStructured hours - no evenings, weekends or bank holidays \n
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• \n25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off \n
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• \nNMC/HCPC fee reimbursement after probation \n
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• \nComprehensive training and ongoing clinical support \n
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• \nClear progression routes and CPD opportunities \n
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• \n£2,500 referral bonus (terms apply) \n
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You'll enjoy this role if you…

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• \nPrefer structured assessments and clear clinical frameworks \n
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• \nFeel confident using computers and learning new clinical systems \n
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• \nEnjoy writing detailed, high‑quality reports \n
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• \nValue routine, consistency and a balanced working pattern \n
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• \nAre keen to learn and develop and open to constructive feedback \n
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This role might not be right for you if you…

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• \nAre looking to stay in hands‑on clinical care or fast‑paced, acute settings \n
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• \nPrefer minimal structure rather than clearly defined processes \n
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• \nDon't enjoy detailed report writing or written clinical work \n
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• \nWould find working mainly with digital systems frustrating \n
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• \nWould be uncomfortable with re‑training for a different type of clinical role, which includes a comprehensive, supported training programme \n
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• \nWould feel uncomfortable working in a role with targets and quality measures \n
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Why join Medacs Healthcare?

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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.

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Apply now

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If you're ready for a change that values your experience and supports your development, apply today to join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor / Disability Assessor.

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Ts & Cs apply. OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria, including hybrid working, salary increases and optional overtime.

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