Nurse - Functional Assessor

Sjb-Medical; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary uplift

Annual bonuses

25 days annual leave

CPD days

Pension contribution

Wellbeing app

Job summary

SJB Medical in Poole, England, is seeking a Nurse - Functional Assessor to perform functional assessments and produce clear reports within regular hours, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. This role offers full-time work with no night shifts or weekend work.

You will use clinical judgement across physical and mental health conditions, work with a multidisciplinary team, and benefit from a comprehensive training pathway, structured environment and career development opportunities.

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

Post-registration experience

Registered healthcare professional

No restrictions to practice

Communication and report-writing

Job description

Nurse - Functional Assessor (VR/00013) Poole, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum + + approval bonus and benefits

Functional Assessor

Location: Poole

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

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
• 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
• 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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