Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

Pfas; Great Yarmouth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension matched up to 6%

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests every 2 years

Free annual flu vaccination

Job summary

PFAS is seeking a Registered Nurse Functional Assessor in Great Yarmouth. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid, with on-site requirements and a 90-minute commute, Monday to Friday. You will move away from hands-on shifts while using clinical expertise to support fair decision-making.

The role offers a salary of £42,985 per year plus up to 10% bi-annual bonus, a £2,000 year-one uplift, a £1,500 referral scheme, and extensive training with structured progression and ongoing clinical support.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification as a registered Adults nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Pharmacist)
• 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
• 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

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Interpreting medical information

IT systems proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

Current NMC registration

UK eligibility to practise

12 months post-qualification clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

Registered Nurse Functional Assessor

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid (Great Yarmouth) Monday to Friday. Applicants must live within a 90-minute commute of Great Yarmouth with minimum 3 days on site.

Salary

£42,985 per annum, plus up to 10% bi-annual bonus, £2,000 performance salary uplift in year one and £1,500 referral scheme.

Ready for a better work-life balance without leaving your profession? If you are 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 will 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 to 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
• £1,000 salary uplift after your first 6 months and a further £1,000 salary uplift after 12 months
• Up to 10% bi-annual bonus
• £1,500 employee referral scheme

What You Will 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 is an analytical, report-focused role. It suits clinicians who enjoy critical thinking and structured environments.

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, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Pharmacist)
• 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 Will Receive

• £42,985.00 starting salary
• Up to 10% bi-annual bonus
• Performance-related salary uplift of £2,000 within year one
• 25 days annual leave plus 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 and Inclusive Support

You will 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. If you are ready to use your skills differently, without sacrificing stability or balance.

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.