Lead Occupational Health Nurse

North Yorkshire Council; Dalton-on-Tees; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recruitment payment up to 10%

Mentorship and professional support

Professional development

Continuous learning

Descripción de la vacante

North Yorkshire Council seeks a Lead Occupational Health Nurse to lead the Occupational Health team, delivering clinical guidance and day-to-day service oversight across North Yorkshire and beyond. The role requires Part 1 RN registration with the NMC and an OH degree or diploma, and offers professional development and mentorship alongside service improvement responsibilities.

You will lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary OH service, build client relationships and contribute to public

Formación

• Clinical expertise and operational knowledge.
• Presentation and facilitation skills for training and learning materials.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for practical solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Occupational Health team to achieve good client outcomes.
• Oversee daily service operations, manage resources and uphold service standards.
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues’ professional development.
• Build and maintain client relationships and ensure responsive services.
• Provide expert occupational health advice and clinical guidance.
• Support service development, quality improvement and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to public health, health promotion and employee wellbeing programmes.

Conocimientos

Clinical expertise

Facilitation skills

Problem-solving

Policy knowledge

Educación

Part 1 RN (NMC)

Occupational Health degree/diploma

Descripción del empleo

The Lead Occupational Health Nurse leads North Yorkshire Council’s Occupational Health team, serving internal and external clients across North Yorkshire and beyond. The role combines clinical advice with team leadership and oversight of day-to-day service delivery. It also contributes to service improvement, public health and employee wellbeing in a multidisciplinary setting. The post requires Part 1 Registered General Nurse registration and an Occupational Health degree or diploma.

What the job involves

• Lead, motivate and develop the Occupational Health team to achieve good client outcomes
• Oversee daily service operations, manage resources and maintain service standards
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues’ professional development
• Build and maintain client relationships, keeping services responsive to their needs
• Provide expert occupational health advice and clinical guidance
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and strategic objectives
• Support public health, health promotion and employee wellbeing programmes
• Work with the Occupational Health Business Partner SCPH Nurses to deliver a high-quality, sustainable and customer-focused service

What’s required

Qualifications

• Occupational Health qualification at degree or diploma level

Registration & licences

• Part 1 Registered General Nurse registration with the NMC

Experience

• Occupational Health Nursing track record or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience in a clinic-based, nurse-led environment
• Experience as a Lead Nurse in a clinic-based, nurse-led setting
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing policies

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical expertise and operational knowledge
• Presentation and facilitation skills, including designing and delivering engaging training and learning materials
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, including identifying practical solutions and making informed decisions
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice and organisational requirements for policy compliance

Nice to have

• Experience with SEQOHS accreditation standards

What’s offered

• Recruitment payment of up to 10%
• Mentorship and professional support
• Professional development
• Continuous learning