Occupational Health Nurse

Austin Fraser; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join a leading team of professionals in Barrow-in-Furness. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your career development is prioritized. You will be responsible for conducting wellbeing assessments, health promotion, and providing essential advice and education to clients. The position also includes health surveillance and safety-critical medicals, making it a vital part of the healthcare team. If you are passionate about occupational health and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and manage minor injuries and illnesses.
• Experience in delivering health and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wellbeing assessments and health promotion activities.
• Provide advice and education on health-related matters.

Skills

Assessment of minor injury and illness

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse

Barrow-in-Furness

£34,000 - £36,000

We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading team of OH professionals in one of the largest operations in the UK.

Do you want to work for an employer who puts your career first and will be able to give you opportunities to progress and develop in a specialist area of healthcare?

This role requires:

1. Ability to assess and manage minor injury and illness
2. Deliver health and wellbeing initiatives
3. Work with external organisations and other healthcare professionals

What you will be doing:

1. Wellbeing assessments
2. Health promotion
3. Advice and education
4. Health surveillance
5. Safety critical medicals
6. Travel health
7. Travel assessments
8. Vaccinations
9. Drug and Alcohol testing
10. Assessing new clients presenting to Occupational Health
11. Assessing individuals' fitness to work for the appropriate job role

Desirable Experience:

Experience working within A&E/intensive care departments, or as a practice nurse is also highly desirable.