Nurse Functional Assessor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary uplift after 6 months

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days annual leave

CPD days per year

Flexible working patterns

Wellbeing app and support

Pension with employer contribution

Staff discounts

Job summary

SJB Medical is recruiting a Nurse Functional Assessor in Yeovil, working full‑time with standard hours Monday–Friday. The role offers a solid salary (£40,000–£50,000 per year) with performance bonuses and a guaranteed uplift in year one, plus flexible benefits.

You will conduct functional assessments, prepare high‑quality reports, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support health‑related benefit assessments, with structured training and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Team collaboration

Job description

Nurse Functional Assessor (VR/00020) Yeovil, England

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

Functional Assessor

Location: Yeovil

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

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.