Nurse - Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor

£37,500 - £45,500 + £2k approval bonus + assessment bonus + benefits

Full‑time – Monday to Friday 9am‑5pm

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 – conducting functional assessments that help people access the support they need. It's a role that blends clinical knowledge with purpose‑driven impact, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful difference to people's lives.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality assessments for individuals applying for health‑related benefits. If you’re based at one of our UK centres, you’ll enjoy a structured, supportive environment with clear pathways for development.

You’ll bring your clinical experience and people skills to a role that is both challenging and rewarding. You’ll be:

• Conducting functional assessments and producing high‑quality reports
• Using your clinical judgement to evaluate a wide range of health conditions
• Collaborating with a supportive team of healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to clinical governance standards
• Engaging in continuous professional development and training
• Delivering assessments with empathy, integrity and professionalism

To apply, you must be a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, or Pharmacist) with at least 12 months’ post‑registration experience in the last 5 years and no restrictions to practice.

• Competitive salary with £1,000 after six months & £1,000 after 12 months (if approved)
• Extra £2,000 approval bonus
• Up to 10% annual bonus based on quality and performance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• 4 days CPD per year + 1:1 clinical coaching and development pathways
• Annual registration fees paid
• Flexible working patterns and life‑friendly hours
• Access to Wisdom Wellbeing App, counselling, and mental health support
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Discounts on cinema, travel, mobile, and more

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.

• Job Title:
  
  Nurse – Functional Assessor – Cambridge
• Company: SJB Services UK Ltd
• Location:
  
  Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Salary: £37,500 – £45,500 per annum, £2,000 approval bonus and benefits
• Posted: 2 January 2026
• Closes: 2 February 2026
• Sector:
  Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  Full Time

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