Nurse - Functional Assessor - Reading

£37,500 – £45,500 + £2000 salary uplift within 1 year and 5% of salary approval bonus.

Full‑time – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Make a real difference in healthcare – without the shift work.

About the Role

As a Functional Assessor, you\’ll use your clinical expertise to conduct functional assessments that help people access the support they need. This role blends clinical knowledge with purpose‑driven impact, allowing career growth while making a meaningful difference to people’s lives. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality assessments for individuals applying for health‑related benefits. If you are based at one of our UK centres, you will work in a structured, supportive environment with clear pathways for development.

About You

We are looking for a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, Pharmacist) with at least 12 months of post‑registration experience in the last 5 years and no restrictions to practice.

• Conduct functional assessments and produce high‑quality reports.
• Use your clinical judgement to evaluate a wide range of health conditions.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to clinical governance standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.
• Deliver assessments with empathy, integrity and professionalism.

Your Benefits

• Competitive salary with £1,000 after six months & £1,000 after 12 months (if approved).
• An extra 5% of your salary approval bonus upon completion of training.
• 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.

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.