Functional Assessor - Romford - Nurse

SJB Medical; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm in London is seeking a Functional Assessor to utilize clinical expertise in assessing how health conditions impact individuals' daily lives. This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary between £37,500 and £46,215 and includes numerous benefits such as 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

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

Wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' post-registration experience in the UK.
• Ability to build trust and ask insightful questions.
• Self-motivated and focused on quality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and remote assessments.
• Gather detailed medical histories and perform examinations.
• Prepare accurate reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Digital competency

Education

Registered Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or Mental Health Nurse

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Functional Assessor

Salary: £37,500 - £46,215 depending on location and contract.

Hours: Full-time, Hybrid, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

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, Learning Disability Nurse or Mental health Nurse 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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