Occupational Health Nurse

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing and managing minor injuries, delivering health initiatives, and providing clinical support. Ideal candidates should have relevant nursing experience, excellent knowledge of occupational health legislation, and relevant qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Vitality Health

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting and assessing fitness to work is required.
• Registered Nurse (Part 1) status is essential.
• Must maintain clinical assessment skills in line with best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide health surveillance and manage escalations.
• Deliver professional advice, support, and guidance.
• Assess new clients and individuals' fitness to work.
• Provide clinical assessments for minor illnesses and injuries.

Skills

Experience working within A&E/intensive care

Excellent knowledge of occupational health and employment legislation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Occupational Health Diploma

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join our clients collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Our client is one of the UK's leading Occupational Health organisations, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 2.5 million employees across the UK workforce.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing health surveillance and manage escalations via the Occupational Health Technicians.
• Providing professional advice, support and guidance.
• Assessing new clients presenting to Occupational Health.
• Assessing individuals' fitness to work for the appropriate job role.
• Providing clinical assessment of clients presenting with minor illness and injury.
• Supporting the Senior OH Advisor to advise, monitor and assess the clinical practice of the OH team.
• Ensuring clinical assessment skills are maintained in line with best practice.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working within A&E/intensive care
• Excellent knowledge of occupational health and employment legislation Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Occupational Health Diploma

Company Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Vitality Health