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Medical Doctor, Functional Assessor

Employer
SJB Medical
Location
Manchester
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
11 Oct 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Salaried GP, Registrar, GP Assistant

Job Details



Medical Doctor, Functional Assessor in Manchester,

Location: Manchester

Starting Salary: £72,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time (37.5 hours) or Part-time (3 days+ p/w)

Exciting opportunities are now available undertaking the role of Functional Health Assessor in Manchester.

sjb medical are recruiting experienced Registered Medical Practitioners to work with a leading provider of functional health assessment and reporting services on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

All roles commence with a comprehensive induction programme and full sector of state approved training is provided with opportunities of working towards accreditation.

Full-time and part-time positions are available, working a minimum of three days per week - Monday to Friday with structured 9am-5pm working hours.

Role Overview:

* Undertaking thorough face-to-face functional health assessments, reviewing medical evidence and writing subsequent detailed reports, enabling the DWP to make informed decisions about eligibility across a range of benefit types
* Carrying out file-work and providing comprehensive reports for a broad range of clinical conditions
* Participating in a local multidisciplinary team, in one of over 150 offices nationwide

Your Excellent Benefits Package:

* Comprehensive training for initial 2 months with certification once accredited as a Functional Assessor
* Excellent career growth and promotional opportunities
* No nights, weekends or bank holidays, no on-call and structured working hours
* GMC fee reimbursement and revalidation support
* Contributory pension, cycle to work scheme and private medical insurance
* Medical indemnity cover and protected CPD
* 25 days annual leave plus option to buy more and sell back days

To be considered for this role, the minimum requirements are as follows:

* Full registration with the GMC as a Medical Practitioner and a valid licence to practise
* Minimum 2 years general medical experience (post FY1), working primarily in patient-focused roles dealing with a wide range of clinical conditions in the last 5 years
* Eligibility to live and work in the UK (unfortunately no sponsorship opportunities are available)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills and basic IT abilities (MS Word)

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large and successful organisation. To apply, please upload your CV online, email sjb medical or call 020 7832 1980 for further information.

Company

At SJB Medical we offer you another way to use your medical skills that will give you the benefits and the chance of attaining a good work/life balance. Choose to work part-time from a minimum 22.5 hours a week or a standard 37 hours full time or something in between that will compliment your requirements and lifestyle.

We are looking for Doctors with full GMC registration that are under no investigations and possess a valid license to practise. As a Doctor you will possess at least 3 years post-registration general medical experience however candidates with less experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Day to day your duties will be to undertake medical assessments and writing reports that enable informed decisions in relation to disability benefit claims. Full time training is provided and must be completed at one of our clients nationwide venues.

Your standard package will include private healthcare, life assurance, medical indemnity insurance and reimbursement of your professional registration fees as well as additional optional benefits.

To apply or find out more, please visit www.sjbmedical.com alternatively you can call 0207 832 1980 or to apply email your CV to jobs@sjbmedical.com

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