Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor to leverage clinical expertise in a rewarding hybrid role. This position involves assessing and reporting on how conditions affect daily living, offering a balance of autonomy and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. With no evenings or weekends required, enjoy a flexible work-life balance while contributing to meaningful assessments. Join a company that values your skills and offers opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (25 days + service allowance)

Flexible working solutions

NMC/HCPC fee reimbursement

Ongoing CPD support

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee well-being support

Referral bonus scheme (£2500)

Access to discounts through Lifestyle platform

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration and UK right to work.
• Minimum 1 year experience in NHS or private healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and report on daily living impacts.
• Utilize clinical expertise in a hybrid working environment.

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 UK experience

Job description

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse - Functional Assessor

Location: Sunderland, Colima Avenue, Hylton Riverside West, Sunderland, SR5 3XB

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 Sunderland.
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)
• 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