Functional Assessor

sjb medical; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

CPD paid

Registration fees

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

sjb medical in the United Kingdom is seeking a Functional Assessor to use your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions affect daily life and work capabilities. You will carry out face-to-face and remote assessments, gather medical histories, and help generate accurate reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

You will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible hours, and a commitment to high-quality

Qualifications

• A registered healthcare professional with UK registration.
• 12 months' post-registration UK experience.
• Strong clinical decision-making and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and digital competency.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assess impact of health conditions on daily life and work.
• Carry out face-to-face and remote assessments (video/phone).
• Take medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Produce high-quality reports for the DWP.
• Work independently within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nurse (UK registration)

Paramedic (UK)

Occupational Therapist (UK)

Pharmacist (UK)

Physiotherapist (UK)

Job description

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Make a real difference with your clinical skills - and reclaim your work-life balance.

About the role

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions impact people's daily lives and ability to work. It's a role that blends medical knowledge with meaningful human connection - giving you the chance to support individuals while contributing to a fair and compassionate benefits system.

You'll carry out assessments both face-to-face and via video or phone, taking detailed medical histories and conducting physical examinations. Your findings will help inform accurate, high-quality reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You'll be trusted to work independently, but you'll also be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration and continuous learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in medical healthcare, with regular hours, and a strong focus on professional development.

About you

You'll be a qualified healthcare professional with a passion for making a difference. You'll bring empathy, clinical insight and a commitment to delivering excellent service and…

• A registered Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist or Physiotherapist with at least 12 months' post-registration UK experience
• Confident in clinical decision-making, with a strong understanding of functional assessment
• Skilled communicator, able to build trust and ask the right questions
• Digitally capable, with experience using clinical software and systems
• Self-motivated and organised, with a focus on quality and integrity
• Team-oriented, ready to support colleagues and contribute to a positive working culture

We believe in rewarding your expertise and supporting your wellbeing. Here's what you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid CPD and reimbursement of professional registration fees
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave
• A wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits

Why sjb medical?

sjb medical's vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients' success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.