Functional Assessor

sjb medical; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, or Physiotherapists for a rewarding Functional Assessor role. This position offers a balanced work-life with 9 to 5 hours and hybrid working options. You will leverage your clinical expertise to assess individuals and help them navigate their eligibility for benefits. With a focus on compassion and professionalism, you will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team while enjoying a range of benefits including generous leave, CPD support, and private medical insurance. If you are motivated to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Supported/paid CPD for clinicians

Registration fees reimbursed

Private pension scheme

Private Medical insurance

Maternity and Parental Leave

Online shopping discounts

Variety of other financial and lifestyle options

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months recent post-registration experience in a relevant field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' disabilities and conditions affecting their work life.
• Produce concise and accurate reports for eligibility assessments.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Empathy and Sensitivity

Education

Registered Nurse

Paramedic

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Tools

Clinical Software

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Up to £37,500 pa plus benefits
Remote
Are you a qualified Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or Physio in need of better work-life balance? Do you want regular hours so you can make the most of life? If so, we can offer you a Functional Assessor role that comes with 9 to 5 hours and true hybrid working - plus the chance to make the most of your medical skills. Could you be a Functional Assessor? Read on to find out.

The role
As a Functional Assessor your main task will be to assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll listen carefully and take down each persons medical history before performing a physical examination. You'll then produce concise, accurate reports for the DWP so they can decide each persons eligibility for benefits.

The role involves meeting people both face-to-face and via telephone/video. But whether you connect online or in person, you'll be sensitive, compassionate, and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards.
Rest assured that you'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your whole attention. And while you'll work unsupervised, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team - support is all part of the package.

Once you apply, one of our specialists sjb medical recruiters will support you through the virtual application submission process.

About you
Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or Physio with a minimum 12 months, recent broad-based post registration experience.
Experience in functional assessment and clinical decision making would be an advantage.
Continuous Professional Development present on CV.
Membership of a relevant professional body.
Sound understanding of clinical governance and importance of delivering to agreed customer service levels and targets.
Great oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and respond to a rapidly changing environment.
IT skills and experience of using a range of software.
Self-aware and focused on professional development.
Honest and able to maintain integrity and customer confidentiality.
Motivated to contribute to quality customer service, demonstrating empathy, respect, and sensitivity in assessment delivery.
Able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines and standards.
Ready to work as a reliable and efficient team member and willing to support the multi-disciplinary team.
Eligible to work in the UK without a visa. (Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible).

Benefits
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed
Private pension scheme
Private Medical insurance
Maternity and Parental Leave
Online shopping discounts
Variety of other financial and lifestyle options

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