Physio/ OT/ Paramedic - Functional Assessor - Islington

sjb medical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid CPD and reimbursement of professional registration fees

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Assessor in London. As a key part of the role, you will assess how health conditions affect people's lives using your clinical expertise. You'll work independently yet be part of a supportive team, performing assessments both in person and remotely. The position offers excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, medical insurance, and professional development support. Ideally, you should be a registered healthcare professional with significant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified healthcare professional with clinical expertise.
• Empathetic and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess how health conditions impact daily lives and ability to work.
• Conduct detailed medical histories and physical examinations.
• Inform reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team while contributing to ongoing learning.

Skills

Registered Physiotherapist

Confident clinical decision-making

Skilled communicator

Digitally capable

Self-motivated and organized

Team-oriented

Education

Registered with at least 12 months post-registration UK experience

Tools

Clinical software and systems

Job description

Physio/ OT/ Paramedic - Functional Assessor - Islington

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

About the role

As a Functional Assessor, you will use your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions impact people’s daily lives and ability to work. This role blends medical knowledge with meaningful human connection, giving you the chance to support individuals while contributing to a fair and compassionate benefits system. You will carry out assessments both face‑to‑face and via video or phone, take detailed medical histories, and conduct physical examinations. Your findings will inform high‑quality reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You will work independently, yet as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and continuous learning.

About you

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

• A registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic with at least 12 months of 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

Benefits

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

Why sjb medical?

sjb medical’s vision is simple yet unique: to combine search and selection with medical expertise, providing a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We pride ourselves on offering candidates the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey and value a diverse workforce, promoting equality, diversity and fairness across our recruitment process.

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