Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

Pfas; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10% bi-annual

Salary uplift £2,000 in year 1

Referral scheme £1,500

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company pension matched 6%

Life assurance

Health plan

Job summary

PFAS is seeking a Registered Nurse Functional Assessor in Brighton for a Monday–Friday role with hybrid on-site work. You will conduct structured assessments by telephone, video or in person and apply clinical judgement to support fair decision‑making while enjoying a better work–life balance.

The position offers a starting salary of £45,000, plus up to 10% bi-annual bonus, a £2,000 year‑one uplift and £1,500 referral scheme.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification as a registered Adult Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD).
• Current NMC registration.
• Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Minimum 12 months' post-qualification clinical experience.
• Eligibility to practise in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured telephone, video or face-to-face assessments.
• Explore how a claimant's condition impacts daily living.
• Review and interpret clinical evidence.
• Produce detailed, high-quality written reports.
• Apply professional judgement in line with regulatory standards.
• Work towards quality and productivity targets.
• Deliver assessments in a respectful, fair and reassuring manner.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Interpret medical information

IT proficiency

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Nurse Functional Assessor
Salary: £45,000 Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Brighton)
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday. Applicants must live within a 90-minute commute of Brighton with minimum 3 days on site.

• Up to 10% Bi-Annual Bonus
• £2,000 Performance Salary Uplift in Year One
• £1,500 Referral Scheme

Ready for a Better Work–Life Balance Without Leaving Your Profession?
If you're a registered Nurse looking to move away from hands-on clinical shifts but still want to use your clinical expertise in a meaningful way — this could be your next step. At PFAS, you'll apply your professional judgement in a structured, supportive environment where your evenings and weekends are your own.
More than a job, a career with purpose. No night shifts and unpredictable rotas, just a clear, focused Monday–Friday role where your clinical knowledge directly supports fair decision-making.

What Makes This Different?

• Structured, inclusive training programme
• Ongoing clinical support
• Clear development pathway
• £1000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Up to 10% Bi-Annual Bonus
• £1,500 employee referral scheme

We invest in our clinicians and we reward performance!

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting structured telephone, video or face-to-face assessments
• Exploring how a claimant's condition impacts their daily living
• Reviewing and interpreting clinical evidence
• Producing detailed, high-quality written reports
• Applying professional judgement in line with regulatory standards
• Working towards quality and productivity targets
• Delivering assessments in a respectful, fair and reassuring manner

This Role Would Suit You If You:

• Have strong clinical reasoning skills
• Are confident writing detailed, evidence-based reports
• Can interpret complex medical information
• Are comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Want predictable working hours
• Are open to structured training and accreditation

This role may not be the best fit if:

• You prefer hands-on clinical care
• You dislike report writing
• You are uncomfortable working towards targets
• You are seeking a fully remote role

Essential Requirements

• A recognised qualification as a registered Adults Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
• Current NMC registration
• Membership with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Minimum 12 months' post-qualification clinical experience
• Eligibility to practise in the UK

What You'll Receive

• £45,000 starting salary
• Up to 10% Bi-Annual Bonus
• Performance-related salary uplift of £2,000 within year one
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme matched up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Professional subscription subsidies
• Employee Assistance Programme (including confidential counselling)
• High-street discounts
• Moving Day Leave
• Volunteering days
• Environmental initiatives
• Free eye tests every 2 years
• Free annual flu vaccination
• £1,500 "Recruit a Friend" bonus

Structured Training & Inclusive Support

You'll complete a comprehensive, inclusive training programme designed to support you in transitioning into the Functional Assessor role. Ongoing clinical oversight and feedback ensure you feel confident and supported as you develop in post.

Make an Impact

As a Functional Assessor, your clinical expertise helps ensure fair, accurate and evidence-based decisions that directly affect people's lives.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.