Nurse Functional Assessor

£39,500 to £41,000 per year, OTE up to £47,150

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/08/2026

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:

Gateshead. 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?

• 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

• 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
• Desirable:
  Confidence in producing high‑quality written clinical reports

• No evenings, weekends or bank holidays
• 25 days' annual leave plus 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)
• Structured hours
• Competitive salary with structured pay progression and bonus potential
• Approval bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement

• 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
• Open to constructive feedback and development

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.

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