Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor. In this rewarding hybrid role, you will leverage your clinical expertise to assess and report on how various conditions affect daily living. You will enjoy a supportive environment that promotes autonomy while being part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. This position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career progression without the demands of evenings or weekends. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)

Flexible working solutions

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Ongoing CPD support

Employee well-being support

Referral bonus scheme (£2500)

Employee recognition programs

Access to discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration and at least 1 year of post-registration experience.
• Experience in various clinical settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on how conditions impact daily living.
• Conduct face-to-face or telephone assessments.

Skills

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Time management skills

Typing proficiency

IT system navigation

Education

Current and unrestricted NMC registration

Minimum of 1 year post-registration UK experience

Experience in clinical settings

Job description

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor

Location: Scunthorpe, 21 Laneham St, Scunthorpe, DN15 6PB

Contract Type: Permanent

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

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time.

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 Scunthorpe.
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 - we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time.
• 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