Functional Assessor - Wandsworth - Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Functional Assessor to utilize clinical skills in assessing health conditions and their impact on daily living. The position allows for a hybrid work model and focuses on professional growth. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with at least 12 months of UK experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. Competitive salary and benefits included, emphasizing work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid CPD

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• Qualified healthcare professional with at least 12 months' post-registration UK experience.
• Confident in clinical decision-making.
• Skilled communicator with ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Assess how health conditions impact daily lives and working ability.
• Conduct face-to-face, video, or phone assessments.
• Prepare detailed medical histories and physical examinations.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Digital capability

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Education

Registered Nurse or equivalent

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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