Are you a trained Nurse who feels tired from working long, hard hours? Do you want a job with regular hours so you can enjoy your life more? If yes, then a Functional Assessor job might be perfect for you. This job is in Islington, London. You will work Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with a mix of working from home and office. This is a great chance to use your nursing skills in a friendly place. You will help people by checking their needs and making sure they get support. Let’s look closer at why this job is good for a caring nurse like you.
A New Path for Nurses Seeking Work-Life Harmony
Nursing is a great job, but it often means working long and changing shifts. This can make nurses feel very tired and hard to balance work and life. This Nurse Functional Assessor job in Islington is different. You can leave the busy hospital work but still use your nursing skills. You will help people by checking how their health or disability affects them. This job gives you steady hours, less stress, and a chance to care for people in a new way.
Job Description:
As a Functional Assessor, you will check people whose health or disability affects their daily life or work. You will use your nursing knowledge to understand each person’s situation. You will take their medical history and may do a physical exam if needed. Your main job is to write clear reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These reports help decide if people get support.
You will do some assessments in person and some by phone or video call. You need to be kind and careful when asking questions and listening. You will have enough time to do good assessments. You will work alone but also be part of a team that supports you. When you apply, special recruiters from sjb medical will help you through the online process to make it easy.
Company Overview:
You will work for a top health assessment company. This company works with the DWP to give fair and careful assessments. They care about their nurses and want them to have a good work-life balance. They give support and training to help you do well. Their goal is to help people with health problems get the support they need. You will help make this goal real.
Job Requirements:
To do this job well, you need:
- To be a Registered General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, or Learning Disability Nurse
- At least 12 months of recent nursing experience
- (It’s a plus if you have done functional assessments before, but it’s not required)
Your CV should show:
- You are always learning and improving your skills
- You are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- You understand rules and know how to give good service
- You have good speaking and writing skills to talk to all kinds of people
- You know how to use computers and different software
- You are honest and respectful
- You can keep personal information private
- You can work alone and meet deadlines
- You can also be a good team member
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
Your daily work will be:
- Talking with people to learn how their health or disability affects them.
- Doing physical checks if needed.
- Writing clear reports about your findings for the DWP.
- Following DWP rules and good work standards.
- Managing your work well, whether in person or on phone/video.
- Working with your team to share ideas and get help.
- Keeping your skills up to date by learning new things.
- Keeping all personal information private.
- Being kind and respectful to everyone you assess.
Visa Sponsorship:
This job cannot offer visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK without needing a visa. If you need sponsorship, you cannot apply.
Salary and Benefits:
This job pays well, between £37,500 and £46,215, depending on where you live and your experience. You will also get:
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays to rest and enjoy life.
- Help and payment for learning new skills (CPD).
- Your NMC registration fees paid.
- A private pension plan for your future.
- Private medical insurance for your health.
- Support for maternity and parental leave.
- Discounts for online shopping.
- Other benefits to help you live better.
These benefits help you stay healthy, happy, and supported.
How to Apply?
If you want this job, just apply online. After you send your application, a recruiter from sjb medical will contact you. They will help you through the whole online process. Don’t miss this chance to have regular hours, good work-life balance, and help people with your nursing skills.