Nurse Functional Assessor

SJB Medical; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 6% employer contribution

Flexible working patterns

CPD days

Annual registration fees paid

Counselling support

Job summary

SJB Medical is seeking a Functional Assessor in Southampton. Use your clinical expertise to carry out assessments and produce high‑quality reports within regular hours, with no night shifts or weekend work.

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team at a UK centre, benefit from structured training, clear career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension contributions, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered healthcare professional.
• At least 12 months post-registration experience within the last 5 years.
• No current restrictions to practice.
• Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and produce accurate reports.
• Assess a wide range of health conditions using clinical judgement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain records per governance and quality standards.
• Engage in training, CPD, and supervision.
• Deliver assessments with empathy and integrity.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Registered healthcare professional

Job description

Functional Assessor

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Southampton

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.