Nurse - Functional Assessor - Lewes

SJB Medical; Lewes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Functional Assessor to conduct assessments for health-related benefits. You will use your clinical expertise to evaluate health conditions, produce reports, and work in a supportive team. The role offers a competitive salary of £37,500 - £45,500 plus bonuses. Experience as a registered healthcare professional is essential, and the position offers substantial career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working patterns

CPD opportunities

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 12 months' post-registration experience in the last 5 years with no restrictions to practice.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and adhere to clinical governance standards.
• Engagement in continuous professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and produce high-quality reports.
• Evaluate a wide range of health conditions using clinical judgement.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical judgement

People skills

Report writing

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

Registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist)

Job description

Functional Assessor

£37,500 - £45,500 + £2k approval bonus + assessment bonus + benefits

Full-time - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

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 - conducting functional assessments that help people access the support they need. It's a role that blends clinical knowledge with purpose-driven impact, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful difference to people's lives.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality assessments for individuals applying for health-related benefits. If you're based at one of our UK centres, you'll enjoy a structured, supportive environment with clear pathways for development.

About you

You’ll bring your clinical experience and people skills to a role that is both challenging and rewarding. You'll be:

• Conducting functional assessments and producing high-quality reports
• Using your clinical judgement to evaluate a wide range of health conditions
• Collaborating with a supportive team of healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to clinical governance standards
• Engaging in continuous professional development and training
• Delivering assessments with empathy, integrity and professionalism

To apply, you must be a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist) with at least 12 months' post-registration experience in the last 5 years and no restrictions to practice.

Your benefits

We believe in rewarding your contribution and supporting your wellbeing:

• Competitive salary with £1,000 after six months & £1,000 after 12 months (if approved).
• An extra £2,000 approval bonus
• Up to 10% annual bonus based on quality and performance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• 4 days CPD per year + 1:1 clinical coaching and development pathways
• Annual registration fees paid
• Flexible working patterns and life-friendly hours
• Access to Wisdom Wellbeing App, counselling, and mental health support
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Discounts on cinema, travel, mobile, and more

Why sjb medical?

sjb medical's vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients' success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.

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