Functional Assessor
Salary: £39,500 - £48,000
Additional pay & bonuses:
* Guaranteed £2,000 salary uplift within your first year (subject to approval milestones and contract)
* One-off approval bonus of 5% of salary
* Up to 10% annual performance bonus based on quality and performance
Working pattern:
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Part-time hours available
Make a real difference in healthcare - without the shift work
About the role
As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise in a new and rewarding way, carrying out functional assessments that support individuals applying for health-related benefits. This role allows you to apply your clinical judgement while enjoying regular working hours, no night shifts, and no weekend work.
You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments. Based at one of our UK centres, you'll benefit from a structured working environment, comprehensive training, and clear career development pathways.
What you'll do
* Conduct functional assessments and produce clear, accurate, high-quality reports
* Use clinical judgement to assess a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
* Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
* Maintain accurate records in line with clinical governance and quality standards
* Engage in ongoing training, CPD, and clinical supervision
* Deliver assessments with empathy, professionalism, and integrity
What you'll need
To apply, you must:
* Be a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist)
* Have at least 12 months' post-registration experience within the last 5 years
* Have no current restrictions to practice
* Demonstrate strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills
Your benefits
We believe in rewarding your contribution and supporting your wellbeing:
* Competitive salary with £1,000 uplift after 6 months (PIP only) and £1,000 after 12 months, subject to approval
* One-off 5% approval bonus
* Up to 10% annual bonus based on performance and quality
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
* 4 CPD days per year, plus 1:1 clinical coaching and development support
* Annual professional registration fees paid
* Flexible working patterns and life-friendly hours
* Access to the Wisdom Wellbeing App, counselling, and mental health support
* Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
* Discounts on cinema, travel, mobile contracts, and more
Why SJB Medical?
SJB Medical brings together specialist healthcare recruitment and clinical expertise to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We pride ourselves on supporting candidates throughout their recruitment journey and beyond. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a fair and supportive recruitment process for all.
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