Occupational Health Nurse

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the East Midlands is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join their in-house team, responsible for a range of health services. Applicants should have experience in occupational health or practice nursing, with opportunities for ongoing training. The role involves immunisation assessments, health surveillance, and providing advice to staff. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, depending on experience and working hours.

Benefits

Opportunities for additional training and development

Employee support networks

In-house occupational health services

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an Occupational Health / Practice Nursing setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise the occupational health care of individuals and groups.
• Provision of immunisation, screening, and health surveillance programmes.
• Manage specific illnesses associated with the workplace.

Skills

Understanding of occupational health practices

Risk management knowledge

Experience in wellbeing and health promotion

Education

1st level Registered Nurse

Health & Safety / Risk Management qualification

Clinical courses relevant to OH

Tools

NMC registration

Clinical knowledge in venepuncture

Knowledge of infection control

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Health Nurse

The closing date is 05 October 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with Occupational Health or Practice Nurse experience to join an established in-house Nurse led Occupational Health Service at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated (Band 5) Nurse who can demonstrate relevant experience within similar roles and can work within a multidisciplinary team to provide advice and support to Trust staff and managers.

The successful candidate will have opportunities for additional training and development to undertake the full remit of the post.

The Staff Health & Wellbeing Services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust includes Occupational Health, Wellbeing, Mediation, Physiotherapy, Counselling and Psychological Services.

Although this role will be based at Duncan Macmillan House, the post holder will be required to work flexibly between other Trust sites to meet service requirements.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will carry out a varied role, including immunisation assessments / clinics, venepuncture, pre-employment fitness assessment, advice to staff and managers, risk assessment-based health surveillance programmes, and blood exposure incident support and advice.

Possess the clinical skills needed to undertake activities including - venepuncture, spirometry, skin surveillance, immunisations and other specialist screening procedures for the protection of staff health.

Maintain clinical practice and registration in accordance with NMC code. Be responsible for updating own professional knowledge in Occupational Health, including identifying and addressing professional needs.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job responsibilities

Work autonomously by managing and prioritising the occupational health care of individuals and groups according to needs and risk assessments.

The post-holder will have day to day responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive immunisation, screening and health surveillance programmes.

In association with Control of Infection, manage specific illnesses and infections associated with the workplace to maintain a safe clinical environment.

Undertake a range of confidential health surveillance, screenings, assessments and immunisation services for employees and prospective employees to determine their suitability for employment.

For a full range of responsibilities and role requirements please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within an Occupational Health / Practice Nursing setting or similar area of practice.
• Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of occupational health practice
• Wellbeing and Health Promotion experience
• Knowledge of risk management processes

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC - 1st level Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development and application
• Health & Safety / Risk Management qualification
• Clinical courses relevant to OH e.g. Spirometry, Audiometry, Venepuncture

Training

• Williness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
• Venepuncture Audiometry Spirometry

Knowledge

• Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of occupational health practice.
• Awareness of Infection Control & Health & Safety related issues relevant to occupational health.
• Quality issues and detailed understanding of clinical governance, audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to Occupational Health
• Knowledge of Occupational Health in the NHS, and its role in providing services.

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)