Occupational Health Nurse

This role requires the ability to travel across Council sites. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is desirable. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you're passionate about occupational health and want to help build a healthier workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

1.

Ensure that the Workforce Health services are

responsive to employees and to ensure that the relevant managers and HR

Advisors are informed about issues relating to the wellbeing of specific

employees.

2.

Work autonomously as part of a team to

maintain effective communication with members of staff, managers and other

professionals to ensure a seamless service delivery.

3.

Provide specialist clinical advice in accordance

with best OH evidence based practice.

4.

Develop good working relationships with

relevant staff within the hospital /community and with external client staff

members. This could include providing ad-hoc advice on health related matters.

5.

Liaise and work in

partnership with other relevant stakeholders and agencies promoting community

health, safety and employee wellbeing.

6.

Ensure that all Workforce Health data and

records are managed in conditions which

are legislation compliant and has due regard to confidentiality of information.

7.

Represent the Council at internal and

external meetings relating to the wellbeing of employees.

8.

Develop programmes and projects that promote

and maintain the wellbeing of employees.

9.

Undertake medical assessments of employees

and provide objective advice and support to service managers and employees. This

could include reviewing the assessments and medicals from the Occupational

Health Technician.

10.

Complete reviews of relevant risk assessments

and provide advice and guidance according to legislation requirements,

occupational health knowledge and other relevant procedures.

11.

In assistance with the OH Manager, support

and develop programmes and projects that promote and maintain the wellbeing of employees.

12.

Ensure the maintenance of statutory medical records

and production of statistics, as required.

13.

Help develop policies and procedures to promote a

healthy and safe workplace to a high standard and ensure they are easy to use to

deliver a high clinical quality Workforce Health

service including employee assessments, pre-employment screening, health

surveillance, positive health promotion and effective Occupational Health

doctor referral services.

We are committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable

adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that

are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the

Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 21st

October 2026

Interview Date: tbc

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse qualified NMC Registered; - Registered Occupational Health Qualification or strong occupational health experience in a variety of settings.