Nurse Functional Assessor

Pfas; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Referral scheme

Professional development

Job summary

PFAS in Eastbourne is seeking a Nurse Functional Assessor to join a Monday–Friday hybrid role. You’ll use your clinical expertise to conduct structured assessments and produce high‑quality reports, with evenings and weekends your own.

The role offers a £45,000 salary, 25 days leave, a pension scheme, and a clear development path, plus performance uplifts and a referral scheme. You must be UK-eligible with NMC registration and at least 12 months post‑qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with NMC registration and UK eligibility.
• Minimum 12 months post-qualification clinical experience.
• Must be able to practise in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured telephone/video/face-to-face assessments.
• Explore how a claimant’s condition impacts daily living.
• Review and interpret clinical evidence.
• Produce detailed, high-quality written reports.
• Apply professional judgement in line with regulatory standards.
• Work towards quality and productivity targets.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Confident report writing

Interpreting complex medical data

Microsoft Office

Structured working hours

Education

Registered healthcare professional (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Current NMC registration

Membership with relevant professional body

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nurse Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor

£45,000 Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Eastbourne) | Monday–Friday | Applicants must live within a 90-minute commute of Eastbourne with minimum 3 days on site. + Up to 10% Quarterly Bonus+ £2,000 Performance Salary Uplift in Year One+ £1,500 Referral Scheme

Ready for a Better Work–Life Balance Without Leaving Your Profession?

If you’re a registered healthcare professional looking to move away from hands-on clinical shifts but still want to use your clinical expertise in a meaningful way — this could be your next step. At PFAS, you’ll apply your professional judgement in a structured, supportive environment where your evenings and weekends are your own.

More than a job, a career with purpose. No night shifts and unpredictable rotas, just a clear, focused Monday–Friday role where your clinical knowledge directly supports fair decision‑making.

What Makes This Different?

• Structured, inclusive training programme
• Ongoing clinical support
• Clear development pathway
• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Up to 10% quarterly bonus
• £1,500 employee referral scheme

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting structured telephone, video or face-to-face assessments
• Exploring how a claimant’s condition impacts their daily living
• Reviewing and interpreting clinical evidence
• Producing detailed, high-quality written reports
• Applying professional judgement in line with regulatory standards
• Working towards quality and productivity targetsDelivering assessments in a respectful, fair and reassuring manner

This is an analytical, report-focused role. It suits clinicians who enjoy critical thinking and structured environments.

This Role Would Suit You If You:

• Have strong clinical reasoning skills
• Are confident writing detailed, evidence-based reports
• Can interpret complex medical information
• Are comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Want predictable working hours
• Are open to structured training and accreditation

This role may not be the best fit if:

• You prefer hands‑on clinical care
• You dislike report writing
• You are uncomfortable working towards targets
• You are seeking a fully remote role

Essential Requirements

• A recognised qualification as a registered healthcare professional (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
• Current NMC registration
• Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Minimum 12 months’ post‑qualification clinical experience
• Eligibility to practise in the UK

What You’ll Receive

• £45,000 starting salary
• Up to 10% quarterly bonus
• Performance-related salary uplift of £2,000 within year one
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme matched up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Professional subscription subsidies
• Employee Assistance Programme (including confidential counselling)
• High-street discounts
• Moving Day Leave
• Volunteering days
• Environmental initiatives
• Free eye tests every 2 years
• Free annual flu vaccination
• £1,500 “Recruit a Friend” bonus

Structured Training & Inclusive Support

You’ll complete a comprehensive, inclusive training programme designed to support you in transitioning into the Functional Assessor role. Ongoing clinical oversight and feedback ensure you feel confident and supported as you develop in post.

Make an Impact

As a Functional Assessor, your clinical expertise helps ensure fair, accurate and evidence-based decisions that directly affect people’s lives.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact [e-mail]