Nurse Functional Assessor

Brook Street; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary uplift £2,000 in first year

One-off 5% approval bonus

Up to 10% annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave

4 CPD days per year

Pension with employer contributions

Flexible working patterns

Wellbeing support and benefits

Job summary

SJB Medical is seeking a Functional Assessor to join our Lewes centre. The role focuses on carrying out functional assessments to support health-related benefit applications, with regular hours and no night shifts.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, receive comprehensive training, and have clear development pathways while delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments.

Qualifications

• Be a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic or Pharmacist).
• Have at least 12 months' post-registration experience within the last 5 years.
• Have no current restrictions to practice.
• Demonstrate strong communication, assessment and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and produce clear, accurate, high-quality reports.
• Use clinical judgement to assess a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records in line with clinical governance and quality standards.
• Engage in ongoing training, CPD and clinical supervision.
• Deliver assessments with empathy, professionalism and integrity.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Report writing

Education

Registered healthcare professional

12 months post-registration experience in last 5 years

Job description

Functional Assessor

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Lewes

Additional pay & bonuses:

• Guaranteed £2,000 salary uplift within your first year (subject to approval milestones and contract)
• One‑off approval bonus of 5% of salary
• Up to 10% annual performance bonus based on quality and performance

Working pattern:
Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Part‑time hours available

Make a real difference in healthcare - without the shift work

About the role

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise in a new and rewarding way, carrying out functional assessments that support individuals applying for health‑related benefits. This role allows you to apply your clinical judgement while enjoying regular working hours, no night shifts, and no weekend work.

You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments. Based at one of our UK centres, you'll benefit from a structured working environment, comprehensive training, and clear career development pathways.

What you'll do

• Conduct functional assessments and produce clear, accurate, high‑quality reports
• Use clinical judgement to assess a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate records in line with clinical governance and quality standards
• Engage in ongoing training, CPD, and clinical supervision
• Deliver assessments with empathy, professionalism, and integrity

What you'll need

To apply, you must:

• Be a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist)
• Have at least 12 months' post‑registration experience within the last 5 years
• Have no current restrictions to practice
• Demonstrate strong communication, assessment, and report‑writing skills

Your benefits

We believe in rewarding your contribution and supporting your wellbeing:

• Competitive salary with £1,000 uplift after 6 months (PIP only) and £1,000 after 12 months, subject to approval
• One‑off 5% approval bonus
• Up to 10% annual bonus based on performance and quality
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
• 4 CPD days per year, plus 1:1 clinical coaching and development support
• Annual professional registration fees paid
• Flexible working patterns and life‑friendly hours
• Access to the Wisdom Wellbeing App, counselling, and mental health support
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Discounts on cinema, travel, mobile contracts, and more

Why SJB Medical?

SJB Medical brings together specialist healthcare recruitment and clinical expertise to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We pride ourselves on supporting candidates throughout their recruitment journey and beyond. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a fair and supportive recruitment process for all.

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