Brook Street
Functional Assessor
Functional Assessor at Brook Street, based in Southend-on-Sea, East of England, paying £49,432 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £49,432 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Southend-on-Sea, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Lecturer
About 23% above the going rate for lecturer
Reference VR/00157_1793372667
About the role
Functional Assessor
Salary: £49,432
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Location: Southend
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 Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist or Physiotherapist 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 scheme
- Private 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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Reference: VR/00157_1793372667 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Brook Street
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