Occupational Health Nurse

Auctus Management Group; Aston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to deliver high-quality medical assessments and wellbeing support. The ideal candidate will have an occupational health diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to conduct health surveillance independently. This is a full-time position with a focus on employee wellbeing and safety, offering a competitive pay and flexible work patterns.

Qualifications

• Registered on part 1 of the NMC register.
• Occupational health diploma or registration on part 2 of the NMC register.
• Ability to conduct health surveillance independently.
• DBS certificate or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-employment medicals and periodic health surveillance.
• Complete drug and alcohol testing.
• Support case management, including sickness absence advice.
• Promote employee wellbeing through education and counselling.
• Identify workplace health risks and recommend strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency, including MS Office

Education

Occupational health diploma

Registered on part 1 of the NMC register

Audiometry certificate

HAVS qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Location: Aston, Birmingham (with travel to other sites as required)

Contract: Details available on request

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday (Flexible start and finish time)

Pay: Competitive

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Occupational Health Nurse to join our team and deliver high-quality medical assessments, surveillance, and wellbeing support across RSS Infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring our workforce is safe, healthy, and fit for operational demands. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across HSQE, HR, and operational teams to deliver a professional, confidential, and safety-focused service.

What you’ll do

• Deliver pre-employment medicals and periodic health surveillance in line with Network Rail and HSE standards.
• Complete drug and alcohol testing, ensuring strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures.
• Support case management, including sickness absence advice and return-to-work guidance.
• Promote employee wellbeing through education, counselling, and participation in health initiatives.
• Identify and assess workplace health risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate, secure medical documentation and ensure timely uploads to Sentinel.

What you need

Essential

• Registered on part 1 of the NMC register.
• Occupational health diploma or registration on part 2 of the NMC register (or a registered midwife).
• Audiometry certificate and HAVS qualification from a recognised Faculty of Occupational Medicine course.
• DBS certificate (or ability to obtain one).Experience delivering health surveillance independently (audiometry, skin surveillance, spirometry, HAVS).
• Strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work professionally with stakeholders across HSQE, HR, and operational teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and IT proficiency, including MS Office.

Desirable

• Prior experience with audits or mentoring.
• Familiarity with pre-employment questionnaires and drug and alcohol testing
• Knowledge of Network Rail requirements and sector-specific standards.
• Experience providing support with wellbeing initiatives and health promotion activities.

About us

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a leading service provider to the rail and construction industries. With over 200 full-time employees and a strong contingent workforce, we deliver high-quality services nationwide across Civils, Rail Operations, Signalling & Telecoms, Track Warning Systems, Arboriculture, Welding and more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from reservists and veterans.

Find out more about working with us: https://auctusmg.co.uk/work-for-us/