Lead Occupational Health Nurse — Leadership & Impact

North Yorkshire Council; Dalton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment payment up to 10%

Mentorship and professional support

Professional development

Continuous learning

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Facilitation skills

Problem-solving

Policy knowledge

Education

Part 1 RN (NMC)

Occupational Health degree/diploma

Job description

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