Physio / OT / Paramedic - Functional Assessor

SJB Medical; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Functional Assessor to utilize clinical expertise in assessing how health conditions affect individuals' daily lives. The role combines medical assessments with support for clients under the Department for Work and Pensions. The ideal candidate is a qualified healthcare professional with strong clinical decision-making skills and a commitment to quality and team collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid CPD

Private medical insurance

Online shopping discounts

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' post-registration UK experience.
• Strong understanding of functional assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assess how health conditions impact people's daily lives.
• Contribute to reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Carry out assessments face-to-face and via video or phone.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Skilled communicator

Digital capability

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Education

Registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic

Job description

Functional Assessor

Salary: £ 46,813.

Hours: Full-time or Part Time 4 days, Hybrid, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Make a real difference with your clinical skills - and reclaim your work-life balance.

About the role

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions impact people's daily lives and ability to work. It's a role that blends medical knowledge with meaningful human connection - giving you the chance to support individuals while contributing to a fair and compassionate benefits system.

You'll carry out assessments both face-to-face and via video or phone, taking detailed medical histories and conducting physical examinations. Your findings will help inform accurate, high-quality reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You'll be trusted to work independently, but you'll also be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration and continuous learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in medical healthcare, with regular hours, and a strong focus on professional development.

About you

You’ll be a qualified healthcare professional with a passion for making a difference. You’ll bring empathy, clinical insight and a commitment to delivering excellent service and…

• A registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic with at least 12 months' post-registration UK experience
• Confident in clinical decision-making, with a strong understanding of functional assessment
• Skilled communicator, able to build trust and ask the right questions
• Digitally capable, with experience using clinical software and systems
• Self-motivated and organised, with a focus on quality and integrity
• Team-oriented, ready to support colleagues and contribute to a positive working culture

Your Benefits

We believe in rewarding your expertise and supporting your wellbeing. Here's what you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid CPD and reimbursement of professional registration fees
• Private pension schemePrivate medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave
• Online shopping discounts
• A wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits

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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