Functional Assessor

Scienceabode; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Bristol is seeking a Functional Assessor to utilize clinical expertise in a rewarding role. This position involves conducting assessments to help individuals access necessary support. The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional with at least 12 months of post-registration experience. This full-time hybrid role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including annual bonuses and professional development opportunities. Enjoy a structured environment that fosters growth and meaningful contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incremental increases

Annual bonus up to 10%

£2,000 approval bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

4 days CPD per year with clinical coaching

Annual registration fees paid

Access to mental health support

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Various discounts on services

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist).
• 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 using clinical judgement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records adhering to clinical governance standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.
• Deliver assessments with empathy, integrity, and professionalism.

Skills

Clinical Experience

People Skills

Clinical Judgement

Record Maintenance

Empathy

Professional Integrity

Education

Registered healthcare professional qualification

Job description

Functional Assessor

£37,500 – £45,500 + £2k approval bonus + assessment bonus + benefits

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

• Competitive salary with incremental increases at 6 and 12 months
• Up to 10% annual bonus based on quality and performance
• An extra £2,000 approval bonus
• 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.

Apply Online

For more information and to apply, please click the apply button

£37500 – £43000/annum + £2000 approval bonus & benefits