At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct functional assessments and produce high-quality reports to support health-related benefits.
- Company: Join SJB Medical, a leader in healthcare recruitment with a focus on equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, flexible hours, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Access ongoing training, mental health support, and clear career development pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare without the hassle of night shifts or weekends.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered healthcare professional with strong communication and assessment skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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.
Functional Assessor - OT/Physio/Paramedic employer: SJB Medical
sjb medical is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to thrive in a structured environment while making a meaningful impact in patient care. With comprehensive training, clear career pathways, and a supportive work culture, employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and the flexibility to balance their personal and professional lives in the beautiful setting of Aylesbury.
