Functional Assessor - OT/Physio/Paramedic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary uplift

Approval bonus

Annual performance bonus

Annual leave

CPD days

Clinical coaching

Pension

Job summary

SJB Medical is seeking a Functional Assessor in Southampton to perform functional assessments for health-related benefits. The role offers a 9-to-5 pattern with no night shifts or weekend work, and a structured, supportive environment with training and career development.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, applying clinical judgement to diverse cases while delivering high-quality reports and maintaining records to governance standards.

Qualifications

• Be a registered healthcare professional.
• Have at least 12 months' post-registration experience.
• 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

Clinical assessment

Job description

Functional Assessor

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Southampton

Additional 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 performance

Working pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Part-time hours available.

Make 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 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

What you’ll need

• Be a
• registered healthcare professional
• (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist)Have
• at least 12 months' post-registration experience
• within the last 5 yearsHave
• no current restrictions to practiceDemonstrate strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills

Your benefits

• 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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