Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor

Medacs Healthcare; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor to join their dynamic team in Scarborough. This rewarding hybrid role allows you to leverage your clinical expertise while conducting assessments that impact individuals' daily lives. Enjoy the flexibility of no evenings or weekends, and the opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a perfect balance of independence and collaboration. If you're ready to make a difference and develop your skills, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)

Flexible working solutions

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Ongoing CPD support

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus scheme (£2500)

Employee recognition programs

Access to discounts through Lifestyle platform

Qualifications

• Must have full UK Right to Work and current NMC registration.
• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience in UK healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments on how conditions impact daily living.
• Provide detailed reports based on face-to-face or telephone assessments.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Time management

Typing proficiency

IT system navigation

Education

Full UK Right to Work

Current NMC registration

1 year post-registration experience

Job description

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor

Location: Scarborough, Ground Floor, 38 St Nicholas Street, YO11 2HF

Contract Type: Permanent

Starting salary: Starting salary £37,500 with OTE up to £43,450*

About You:

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor and use your clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role based in Scarborough.
As an experienced Functional Assessor, you'll assess, discuss, and report on how conditions impact daily living through face-to-face or telephone assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Typing proficiency and IT system navigation skills.
• A commitment to integrity and delivering a high-quality service.

Essential Qualifications:

• Full UK Right to Work.
• Current and unrestricted NMC registration.
• A minimum of 1 year post-registration UK experience (NHS or private healthcare providers).
• Experience in a range of clinical settings and/or specialties.

Applications also welcome from: Practice Nurses, Registered Learning Disability Nurses, Community Nurses, Registered General Nurses, Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPN's), and District Nurses.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with increases.
• Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance).
• Flexible working solutions and optional overtime.
• NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement and ongoing CPD support. (Ts & Cs Apply)
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, and more.
• Employee well-being support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellness resources.
• Referral bonus scheme (£2500) and employee recognition programs.
• Access to discounts and savings through our Lifestyle platform.

Why Choose Us?

Working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor for Medacs Healthcare means you can:

• Develop Your Expertise: Become a skilled Functional Assessor and report writer, utilising your clinical knowledge.
• Work Autonomously with Support: Enjoy a balance of independence and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Gain experience in coaching, auditing, and team management.
• Work-Life Balance: No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays with flexible and hybrid working options.

If you are within 60 minutes of one of the below locations and are ready to make a difference, join Medacs Healthcare today!

• Bradford, 1 Anne Gate, Bradford, BD1 4EQ
• Durham, Bannatyne Health Club And Spa, Eden Terrace, Durham, DH1 2HJ
• Hull, Unit 7, Priory Way East, Hessle, Hull, HU4 7DY
• Redcar, Civic and Leisure Centre, Ridley Street, Redcar, TS10 1TD
• Scarborough, Ground Floor, 38 St Nicholas Street, YO11 2HF
• Scunthorpe, 21 Laneham St, Scunthorpe, DN15 6PB
• Sunderland, Colima Avenue, Hylton Riverside West, Sunderland, SR5 3XB
• York, Unit 4 Omega, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9GZ

How to Apply:

Please apply and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV. You must be able to provide evidence of your UK right to work.

*OTE based on meeting all eligible criteria including hybrid working, increases + optional overtime