Lead Occupational Health Nurse

NHS Jobs; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced Lead Nurse in Occupational Health to head the OH team and guide clinical practice across a clinic-based, nurse-led service. The role requires strong clinical expertise, leadership, and a track record in policy and programme delivery.

You will coach staff, manage day-to-day operations, build client relationships and support health promotion initiatives within NHS settings.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in occupational health and clinical governance.
• Experience in a clinic-based, nurse-led environment.
• Lead nurse experience in a clinic-based, nurse-led setting.
• Registration as a Part 1 Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• Occupational Health qualification (Degree or Diploma).
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for training delivery.
• Ability to develop, review and implement policies with compliance to legislation and standards.
• SEQOHS accreditation knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing the Occupational Health team to deliver outcomes for clients.
• Overseeing day-to-day operation, ensuring resources and service standards.
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues for continuous development.
• Building relationships with clients to maintain responsive services.
• Providing expert occupational health advice and clinical guidance.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and strategic objectives.
• Supporting wider public health, health promotion and employee wellbeing programmes.

Skills

Occupational Health Nursing

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Training design

Problem solving

Policy development

Client relationships

Clinical guidance

Education

Occupational Health qualification

Part 1 RGN Registration

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing the Occupational Health team to deliver excellent outcomes for clients.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring resources are effectively managed and service standards are maintained.
• Providing coaching, mentoring and professional support to colleagues, promoting continuous learning and development.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring services remain responsive to their needs.
• Acting as a source of expert occupational health advice and clinical guidance.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Supporting wider public health, health promotion and employee wellbeing programmes.

What can you bring?

This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and operational knowledge.

To be successful in this position, you should be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications, and experience within your application:

• A proven track record in Occupational Health Nursing, or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Experience working in a clinic-based, nurse-led environment.
• Experience acting as a Lead Nurse within a clinic-based, nurse-led setting.
• Registration as a Part 1 Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• An Occupational Health qualification (Degree or Diploma).
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to design and deliver engaging training and learning materials.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions and make informed decisions that support effective service delivery.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing policies, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, best practice, and organisational requirements.
• While experience of SEQOHS accreditation standards would be advantageous, it is not essential.