Functional Assessor - Newcastle Remote

SJB Medical; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SJB Medical is seeking qualified Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, or Physiotherapists for the role of Functional Assessor. This position offers a balanced work-life with regular 9 to 5 hours and hybrid working options. You’ll conduct assessments, create detailed reports for the DWP, and be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team while enjoying extensive benefits including annual leave and CPD support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Supported/paid CPD for clinicians

Private pension scheme

Private Medical insurance

Maternity and Parental Leave

Online shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months recent broad-based post registration experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Continuous Professional Development present on CV.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' disabilities or conditions affecting work life.
• Produce concise, accurate reports for DWP.
• Connect with people both face-to-face and via virtual means.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Decision Making

IT Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Paramedic

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

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