Lead Occupational Health Nurse

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Newry; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment consultancy in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Lead. This role involves leading a clinical team, ensuring high standards in service delivery across various industries. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and strong leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including pension, private healthcare, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Access to Private healthcare

Professional membership fees reimbursed

Uniform provided

CPD support

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Business travel expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications and experience.
• Strong leadership background in Occupational Health.
• Knowledge of health surveillance and OH legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead health surveillance and pre-placement screening.
• Advise on absence management and rehabilitation.
• Drive health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health

NMC Part 1 & 3 registration

Job description

Location: Newry, Northern Ireland (with travel across NI and ROI)
Salary: €45,000 – €52,000
Hours: Full time – 5 days per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Occupational Health professional ready to lead a growing clinical team across a dynamic and diverse client base?

We're delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established, independent Occupational Health provider based in Newry. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you'll shape and guide the clinical delivery of services across multiple industries, including engineering, construction, food, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

About the Role

As Senior Occupational Health Nurse Lead, you’ll be a key figure within the business, taking charge of the clinical team and driving high standards in service delivery, compliance, and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and overseeing health surveillance, pre-placement screening, and complex case management

• Advising on absence management, return-to-work strategies, and rehabilitation programmes

• Driving wellbeing campaigns and health promotion initiatives

• Supporting clinical governance and ensuring quality assurance across the service

• Mentoring and developing team members, supporting CPD and revalidation

• Working with stakeholders to design and implement proactive workplace health strategies

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll be empowered to influence service models and make a real difference in workplace health outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse (NMC Part 1 & 3) and/or NMBI Registered

• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health

• Strong leadership and clinical experience within OH

• Sound knowledge of health surveillance, OH legislation, and best practice

• Excellent communication and IT skills

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience with SEQOHS accreditation

• Recent training in audiometry and spirometry

• Coaching or mentoring qualifications

• Familiarity with digital OH systems

Benefits

• Pension

• Access to Private healthcare

• Professional membership fees reimbursed

• Uniform provided

• CPD support and clinical supervision

• Enhanced annual leave

• Flexible working opportunities

• Business travel expenses reimbursed

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your OH career with a well-regarded, values-led organisation offering real scope for growth and innovation.

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. Or for more information about this fantastic opportunity and to discuss it in confidence, please contact Charllie Deanus or The Team at 01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail].

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in the Occupational Health sector. We provide recruitment services for agency and permanent Occupational Health staff nationwide.