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Smiling Occupational Therapist who works as a PIP Functional Assessor

Use your Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy expertise in a new way, as a Clinical Assessor with Medacs Healthcare.

Are you a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist thinking about your next step? As a PIP Functional Assessor, you will use your clinical reasoning to carry out structured assessments for people applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

You will explore how their condition affects everyday life and produce a clear, evidence-based report to support the Department for Work and Pensions in their decision making.

With full training, ongoing support and a clear path for development, it is a role where you can continue to use your clinical reasoning in a different way.

Smiling PIP Functional Assessor on a call

What Does A Clinical Assessor Do?

As a Clinical Assessor, you'll meet people who've applied for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or who've been referred through the Government's Health Advisory Assessment Services.

The role focuses on understanding how a person's health condition or disability affects their ability to manage everyday activities. You'll review the information they provide, consider medical evidence, gather further detail and write a personalised report that reflects their functional ability and meets Department for Work and Pensions standards.

It is a clinical role, but the focus is on assessment, analysis and report writing rather than hands-on treatment or ongoing care.

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Occupational Therapist working as a Clinical Assessor from home

Why This Role Works Well For Physiotherapists And OTs

For Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, this role draws heavily on clinical reasoning, observation and functional thinking.

A large part of the assessment is understanding someone's lived experience, asking the right questions and building a full picture of how their condition affects everyday life.

For many AHPs, it offers:

A more structured way of working
Continued use of clinical reasoning
A move away from hands-on caseloads while staying clinical

Who Can Apply?

To join Medacs Healthcare as a PIP Functional Assessor, you will need to live and work in the UK, have the right to work here and have at least one year of UK clinical experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for these roles.

You will also need:

HCPC registration
Strong communication and IT skills
Confidence in report writing

Eligible clinical backgrounds include:

Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Paramedic

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OT working as Clinical Assessor on a call

Why Choose Medacs Healthcare?

When you join Medacs Healthcare, you become part of a team that understands clinical work and supports you as you move into something new.

Here's what you can expect:

Salary up to £46,575
Optional overtime if you would like to increase your earnings
25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
Unlimited referral programme worth £2,500 per referral
Your HCPC pin paid once you've passed your six-month probation (Ts & Cs apply)
Clear and structured career progression
A supportive, multi-disciplinary team
Hybrid working with three days in the office and two days from home

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Happy nurse starting her new job as a PIP Functional Assessor

About The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward and supportive, helping you understand the role as you go.

The process includes:

Pre-screen
Typing test and online clinical scenario
Clinical team review
Interview
Offer, compliance and confirmed start date

Physios and OTs training to be a PIP Functional Assessor

Full Training, Ongoing Support And Room To Grow

You do not need previous experience as a PIP Functional Assessor. Full training is provided from day one.

Training is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need and includes:

The PIP framework and assessment process
Systems and report writing
Relevant clinical subjects
Customer service and policy guidance

After training:

You'll work with support from your Clinical Support and Service Delivery Managers
Receive feedback on live cases
Move through a structured approval process

Ongoing development supports your CPD and professional registration.

Smiling Physiotherapist progressing in his career as a PIP Functional Assessor

Support And Career Development

Support continues beyond your initial training.

You will have:

Ongoing clinical supervision and feedback
Support to maintain your HCPC registration and CPD
Opportunities to progress into roles such as Clinical Coach, Clinical Support Manager or Auditor