Functional Assessor - OT/Physio/Paramedic

sjb medical; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary uplift in year 1

One-off bonus 5%

Up to 10% annual bonus

25 days annual leave

CPD days

Pension with employer contribution

Wellbeing support

Job summary

SJB Medical is seeking a Functional Assessor to join its healthcare recruitment team and deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments from a UK centre. You will conduct functional assessments, generate clear reports, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while enjoying regular hours, no night shifts, and no weekend work.

The role offers guaranteed salary uplifts, performance bonuses, generous annual leave, CPD days, and supportive career development within a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Be a registered healthcare professional with current registration and up-to-date practice details.
• Have strong clinical assessment and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork within multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and produce clear, accurate reports.
• Assess a wide range of physical and mental health conditions using clinical judgement.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Maintain records in line with governance and quality standards.
• Engage in ongoing training, CPD, and clinical supervision.
• Deliver assessments with empathy and integrity.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered healthcare professional

Job description

• Guaranteed £2,000 salary uplift within your first year (subject to approval milestones and contract)
• One‑off approval bonus of 5% of salary
• Up 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

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

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 approval
• Up to 10% annual bonus based on performance and quality
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
• 4 CPD days per year, plus 1:1 clinical coaching and development support
• Flexible working patterns and life‑friendly hours
• Access to the Wisdom Wellbeing App, counselling, and mental health support
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Discounts 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.