Nurse Functional Assessor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed £2,000 salary uplift within

5% of salary sign-on bonus

Up to 10% annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave

4 CPD days per year

Pension scheme up to 6%

Job summary

SJB Medical invites applications for a Nurse Functional Assessor based in Reading. This role offers normal daytime hours, no shift work, and a clear career path within a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct functional assessments, produce high-quality reports, and use your clinical judgement across physical and mental health cases, with strong emphasis on training and ongoing CPD. The package includes a salary of £40,000–£50,000 per year, guaranteed uplifts, sign-on bonuses, generous leave,

Qualifications

• Be a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist).
• 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

Registered healthcare professional

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Nurse/Healthcare professional qualification

Job description

Nurse Functional Assessor (VR/00015) Reading, England

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

Functional Assessor

Location: Reading

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

• 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.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a fair and supportive recruitment process for all.