Functional Assessor

sjb medical; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

CPD reimbursed

Job summary

sjb medical invites qualified healthcare professionals to join our team as Functional Assessors in England. You will use your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions affect daily living and ability to work, taking histories, performing examinations, and contributing to accurate, high-quality DWP reports.

You’ll work face-to-face or via video/phone, in a supportive multidisciplinary environment with regular hours and ample opportunities for CPD and career development.

Qualifications

• Qualified healthcare professional with UK post-registration experience
• Ability to assess how health conditions impact daily living and work
• Strong communication and digital software usability

Responsibilities

• Assess health conditions and impact on daily living and work ability
• Take medical histories and conduct physical assessments
• Prepare accurate, high-quality reports for the DWP
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and engage in continuous learning

Skills

Empathy

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Team collaboration

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.