Nurse Functional Assessor - Wandsworth

Dibev; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified Functional Assessor to utilize clinical expertise in assessing health conditions as they relate to work capabilities. The role offers a hybrid work model with full-time or part-time options, alongside comprehensive benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and professional development support. The ideal applicant is a registered nurse with at least 12 months of experience, possessing strong communication skills and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid CPD and registration fee reimbursement

Private pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Online shopping discounts

Financial and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ post-registration UK experience as a Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, or Mental Health Nurse.
• Confident in clinical decision-making with strong understanding of functional assessment.
• Self-motivated and organized with focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments both face-to-face and remotely for the DWP.
• Take detailed medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Generate accurate, high-quality reports from findings.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Familiarity with clinical software

Education

Registered Nurse or equivalent

Job description

46,813 – 49,934

Hours: Full‑time or Part‑time 4 days, Hybrid, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Make a real difference with your clinical skills - and reclaim your work‑life balance.

About The Role

As a Functional Assessor, you’ll use your clinical expertise to assess how health conditions impact people’s daily lives and ability to work. It’s a role that blends medical knowledge with meaningful human connection – giving you the chance to support individuals while contributing to a fair and compassionate benefits system.

You’ll carry out assessments both face‑to‑face and via video or phone, taking detailed medical histories and conducting physical examinations. Your findings will help inform accurate, high-quality reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You’ll be trusted to work independently, but you’ll also be part of a supportive multi‑disciplinary team that values collaboration and continuous learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in medical healthcare, with regular hours, and a strong focus on professional development.

About You

You’ll be a qualified healthcare professional with a passion for making a difference. You’ll bring empathy, clinical insight and a commitment to delivering excellent service and …

• A registered Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or Mental Health Nurse with at least 12 months’ post‑registration UK experience
• Confident in clinical decision‑making, with a strong understanding of functional assessment
• Skilled communicator, able to build trust and ask the right questions
• Digitally capable, with experience using clinical software and systems
• Self‑motivated and organised, with a focus on quality and integrity
• Team‑oriented, ready to support colleagues and contribute to a positive working culture

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid CPD and reimbursement of professional registration fees
• Private pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave
• Online shopping discounts
• A wide range of financial and lifestyle benefits

Why sjb medical?

sjb medical’s vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients’ success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.

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