Functional Assessor - Weston Super Mare - OT/Physio/Paramedic

SJB Medical; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments that aid individuals in accessing necessary support. In this full-time, hybrid role, you will evaluate health conditions and produce detailed reports while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered healthcare professionals with relevant experience. Competitive salary and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

4 days CPD per year

Annual registration fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Access to counselling and mental health support

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Discounts on cinema, travel, mobile, and more

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with at least 12 months' post-registration experience in the last 5 years.
• No restrictions to practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and produce high-quality reports.
• Evaluate a wide range of health conditions.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to clinical governance standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Report writing

Communication

Education

Registered healthcare professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist)

Job description

£37,500 - £45,500 + bonus + benefits depending on the location and contract.

Hours: Full-time, Hybrid, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

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 - conducting functional assessments that help people access the support they need. It's a role that blends clinical knowledge with purpose-driven impact, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful difference to people's lives.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality assessments for individuals applying for health-related benefits. If you're based at one of our UK centres, you'll enjoy a structured, supportive environment with clear pathways for development.

About you

You'll bring your clinical experience and people skills to a role that's both challenging and rewarding. You'll be:

• Conducting functional assessments and producing high-quality reports
• Using your clinical judgement to evaluate a wide range of health conditions
• Collaborating with a supportive team of healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to clinical governance standards
• Engaging in continuous professional development and training
• Delivering assessments with empathy, integrity and professionalism

To apply, you must be a registered healthcare professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist) with at least 12 months' post-registration experience in the last 5 years and no restrictions to practice.

Your benefits

We believe in rewarding your contribution and supporting your wellbeing:

• Competitive salary with incremental increases at 6 and 12 months
• Up to 10% annual bonus based on quality and performance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• 4 days CPD per year + 1:1 clinical coaching and development pathways
• Annual registration fees paid
• Flexible working patterns and life-friendly hours
• Access to Wisdom Wellbeing App, counselling, and mental health support
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Discounts on cinema, travel, mobile, and more

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.

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