Functional Assessor

SJB Services UK Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000

Job description

Functional Assessor
Salary: Up to 37,500 pa plus benefits
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Based in Chelmsford, Essex

Are you a qualified Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or Physio in need of better work-life balance? Do you want regular hours so you can make the most of life? If so, we can offer you a Functional Assessor role that comes with 9 to 5 hours and true hybrid working - plus the chance to make the most of your medical skills. Could you be a Functional Assessor? Read on to find out.

The role
As a Functional Assessor your main task will be to assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll listen carefully and take down each persons medical history before performing a physical examination. You'll then produce concise, accurate reports for the DWP so they can decide each persons eligibility for benefits.
The role involves meeting people both face-to-face and via telephone/video. But whether you connect online or in person, you'll be sensitive, compassionate and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards.
Rest assured that you'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your whole attention. And while you'll work unsupervised, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team - support is all part of the package.
Once you apply, one of our specialist sjb medical recruiters will support you through the virtual application submission process.

About you
Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or Physio with a minimum 12 months, recent broad-based post registration experience
Experience in functional assessment and clinical decision making would be an advantage.
Continuous Professional Development present on CV
Membership of a relevant professional body
Sound understanding of clinical governance and importance of delivering to agreed customer service levels and targets
Great oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and respond to a rapidly changing environment
IT skills and experience of using a range of software
Self-aware and focused on professional development
Honest and able to maintain integrity and customer confidentiality
Motivated to contribute to quality customer service, demonstrating empathy, respect and sensitivity in assessment delivery
Able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines and standards
Ready to work as a reliable and efficient team member and willing to support the multi-disciplinary team
Eligible to work in the UK without a visa. (Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible).

Benefits
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Supported/paid CPD for clinicians, registration fees reimbursed
Private pension scheme
Private Medical insurance
Maternity and Parental Leave
Online shopping discounts
Variety of other financial and lifestyle options