Occupational Health Nurse

Everson Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse in Barrow-in-Furness. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive occupational health service, including health surveillance and clinical assessments. Required qualifications include being a Registered Nurse with experience in occupational health, alongside strong organisational and IT skills. This full-time role offers a salary range of £34,000 to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the occupational health sector is essential.
• Health surveillance experience is required.
• Clinical experience in A&E or intensive care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health services to on-site employees.
• Conduct wellbeing assessments and health promotion.
• Evaluate fitness to work for specific roles.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clinical assessments

IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Team player mentality

Education

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Job description

I am looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to work in Barrow-in-Furness. You will play an integral role in the team, providing a compassionate and professional clinical service that is instrumental in the quality of care that our clients receive.

This role requires an ability to assess and manage minor injury and illness, deliver health and wellbeing initiatives, and work with external organisations and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive occupational health treatment service to employees on-site, in line with the client contract.
• Deliver a variety of services, including:
  • Wellbeing assessments.
  • Health promotion, advice, and education.
  • Health surveillance.
  • Safety‑critical medicals.
  • Travel health assessments and vaccinations.
  • Drug and alcohol testing.
  • Other services, as per Health Partners Group guidelines and written instructions.
• Offer professional advice, support, and guidance to patients.
• Assess new clients presenting to Occupational Health.
• Evaluate individuals' fitness to work for specific job roles.
• Conduct clinical assessments for clients presenting with minor illnesses and injuries.
• Support the Occupational Health Manager by advising, monitoring, and assessing the clinical practices of the Occupational Health team.
• Ensure clinical assessment skills are consistently maintained in line with best practice standards.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse with a range of skills, experience, and professional qualifications to join our team.

Applicants must have previous experience working within the occupational health sector and have health surveillance experience, as an essential requirement for this role. The ideal candidate will also have clinical experience, particularly within Accident & Emergency (A&E)/intensive care settings or as a Practice Nurse, and must be a Registered Nurse (Part 1) with an active Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration, holding a valid, up to date PIN. Strong organisational skills are essential for this role, alongside the ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a busy environment. Additionally, the candidate must have good IT skills, including proficiency in using database systems, Outlook, Word, and Excel. We are looking for a team player who welcomes challenges and is committed to achieving results. A curiosity to understand, learn, and develop both themselves and others is a key attribute we value in this role.

If you possess these skills and qualifications and are enthusiastic about working in occupational health, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note, due to site security clearance processes, we are only able to consider applications from candidates with British passports and who are currently permanently residing in the UK, for this position.

Hours

This is a full‑time position (37.5 hours per week) where the successful candidate will work Monday‑Thursday between the hours of 7:15 am to 4:00 pm and 7:15 am to 11:45 am on Fridays.

Location

Barrow-in-Furness

Salary

The salary range for this role is between £34,000 to £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.