Occupational Therapist - Hybrid


Company:	Medacs Healthcare
Salary:	£42,000 to £46,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnsley, S70 2EG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Functional Assessor (Registered Occupational Therapist)

Location: Barnsley

BarnsleyContract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting salary £42,000 with increase to £46,000*

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time.

Join Medacs MedacsHealthcare 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.

*We offer a starting salary of

£42,000, which will increase to

£46,000 at 12 months once fully accredited and working from a site a minimum of 3 days per week. Annual salary reviews thereafter, performance related incentives and overtime also available

What you'll do

Conduct face‑to‑face face‑to‑faceand telephone PIP assessments in a professional and empathetic manner

Analyse medical evidence and clinical information

Produce accurate, detailed and evidence‑based evidence‑basedwritten 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,RGN RMN,RMN RNLD)RNLD, Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist

Active NMC NMCor HCPC HCPCregistration 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 high‑qualitywritten 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' days'annual leave plus your birthday off

NMC/NMCHCPC HCPCfee 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…

you…Prefer structured assessments and clear clinical frameworks

Feel confident using computers and learning new clinical systems

Enjoy writing detailed, high‑quality rhigh‑qualityeports

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…

you…Are looking to stay in hands‑on chands‑onlinical care or fast‑paced, fast‑pacedacute 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 fre‑trainingor 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 HMedacsealthcare?

Medacs HMedacsealthcare offers a supportive environment led by experienced clinicians, with robust training and long‑term dlong‑termevelopment opportunities in a hybrid working model designed for sustainability and balance.

How to Apply: Please apply with your up-to-date CV. Or email nicole.knicoleeogh@medacs.com

Make the move into a clinically focused, non‑hands‑on rnon‑hands‑onole that values your expertise while offering greater flexibility and stability.

Ts & Cs apply. OTE sOTEubject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Medacs HMedacsealthcare is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities

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