Functional Assessor - OT/Physio/Paramedic

SJB Medical; Burcombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary uplift after 6 months

Salary uplift after 12 months

5% approval bonus

Up to 10% annual bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working patterns

Pension with up to 6% employer contrib

Wellbeing app access

Job summary

SJB Medical is seeking a Functional Assessor to apply clinical judgement in high-quality assessments that support health-related benefit applications. The role offers traditional hours, no night shifts, and a strong training path.

Based at one of our UK centres, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, deliver clear reports, and benefit from clear career development pathways in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Be a registered healthcare professional.
• Profession types: Nurse, Physiotherapist, OT, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Registered healthcare professional

12 months post-registration experience

Job description

Functional AssessorSalary: £40,000 - £50,000Location: SalisburyAdditional pay & bonuses:Guaranteed £2,000 salary uplift within your first year

(subject to approval milestones and contract)One-off approval bonus of 5% of salaryUp to 10% annual performance bonus

based on quality and performanceWorking pattern:Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pmPart-time hours availableMake 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 reportsUse clinical judgement to assess a wide range of physical and mental health conditionsWork collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionalsMaintain accurate records in line with clinical governance and quality standardsEngage in ongoing training, CPD, and clinical supervisionDeliver 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 approvalOne-off 5% approval bonusUp to
• 10% annual bonus
• based on performance and quality25 days' annual leave
• plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)4 CPD days per year , plus 1:1 clinical coaching and development supportAnnual professional registration fees paidFlexible working patterns and life-friendly hoursAccess to the
• Wisdom Wellbeing App , counselling, and mental health supportPension scheme with up to
• 6% employer contributionDiscounts 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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