Nurse Functional Assessor - Southend in Southend-on-Sea

Overview

Salary: £44,862 – 47,853

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Work independently, while also being part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
• Grow your career in medical healthcare with regular hours and a strong focus on professional development.

About You

• 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