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Nurse Functional Assessor

SJB Medical

Southampton, HampshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£50,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time

Closing date

Not specified

Job description

Functional Assessor

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Southampton

  • Guaranteed £2,000 salary uplift within your first year (subject to approval milestones and contract)
  • One-off approval bonus of 5% of salary
  • Up to 10% annual performance bonus based on quality and performance

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Part-time hours available

Make a real difference in healthcare - without the shift work

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical expertise in a new and rewarding way, carrying out functional assessments that support individuals applying for health-related benefits. This role allows you to apply your clinical judgement while enjoying regular working hours, no night shifts, and no weekend work.

You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments. Based at one of our UK centres, you'll benefit from a structured working environment, comprehensive training, and clear career development pathways.

  • Conduct functional assessments and produce clear, accurate, high-quality reports
  • Use clinical judgement to assess a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
  • Maintain accurate records in line with clinical governance and quality standards
  • Engage in ongoing training, CPD, and clinical supervision
  • Deliver assessments with empathy, professionalism, and integrity

What you'll need

  • Be a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist)
  • Have at least 12 months' post-registration experience within the last 5 years
  • Have no current restrictions to practice
  • Demonstrate strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills

Your benefits

We believe in rewarding your contribution and supporting your wellbeing:

  • Competitive salary with £1,000 uplift after 6 months (PIP only) and £1,000 after 12 months, subject to approval
  • One-off 5% approval bonus
  • Up to 10% annual bonus based on performance and quality
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
  • 4 CPD days per year, plus 1:1 clinical coaching and development support
  • Annual professional registration fees paid
  • Flexible working patterns and life-friendly hours
  • Access to the Wisdom Wellbeing App, counselling, and mental health support
  • Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
  • Discounts on cinema, travel, mobile contracts, and more

SJB Medical brings together specialist healthcare recruitment and clinical expertise to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We pride ourselves on supporting candidates throughout their recruitment journey and beyond. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a fair and supportive recruitment process for all.

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

15 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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