Occupational Therapist - Disability Assessor

Job Title: Clinical Assessor (Occupational Therapist)

Location: Gateshead

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting salary £37,500 with OTE up to £43,450

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

About You:

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Clinical Assessor
(Occupational Therapist) and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Gateshead.

As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you'll assess, discuss,
and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face and telephone assessments.

Key Responsibilities:
Strong report writing and communication skills
Excellent organisation and time management
Proficiency in typing and IT systems
Commitment to integrity and high-quality service

Essential Qualifications:
Current, unrestricted HCPC registration
Registered Occupational therapist
Applications also welcome from NMC Registered Nurses (RN, RMN, RNLD), HCPC Registered Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
Minimum 1-year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare)

Benefits Package:
Competitive salary with regular increases
Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)
Flexible working and optional overtime
NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support (T&Cs apply)
Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, and more
Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Referral bonus scheme (£2,500) and employee recognition programs
Access to discounts through our Lifestyle platform

Why Choose Us?
Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled clinical assessor and report writer.
Work Autonomously with Support: Balance independence with team collaboration.
Career Progression
Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and
team management.
Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with
flexible and hybrid working options.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join Medacs Healthcare today.

How to Apply:

Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

You must provide evidence of your UK right to work

OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,500.00-£39,500.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Overtime

Application question(s):
Do you have a valid NMC or HCPC pin without restrictions? Please provide your pin
Are you a qualified Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapist, Paramedic, or Occupational Therapist?
Are you able to commute to our Gateshead office within 1 hour?

Experience:
clinical: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gateshead

Reference ID: INDNEW