Nurse - Functional Assessor - Southampton

SJB Medical; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in the UK is seeking a Functional Assessor to utilize clinical expertise in assessing individuals for health-related benefits. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £37,500 - £45,500, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including 25 days of annual leave. Candidates must be registered healthcare professionals with relevant experience. The position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£2,000 approval bonus

10% annual bonus based on quality and performance

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy more)

4 days CPD per year

Annual registration fees paid

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' post-registration experience in the last 5 years.
• No restrictions to practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and produce high-quality reports.
• Evaluate a wide range of health conditions using clinical judgement.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to clinical governance standards.

Skills

Clinical judgement

People skills

Report writing

Team collaboration

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’s 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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