Occupational Health Nurse

Birketts; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Birketts is seeking a part-time Wellbeing Nurse to join their team, focusing on delivering occupational health services and wellbeing support. The role involves conducting health appointments, wellness campaigns, and collaborating with HR to enhance employee wellbeing. Ideal candidates will possess NMC registration and experience in corporate health services, along with excellent communication and IT skills. This position is based in Ipswich with occasional travel to other offices.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare - BUPA

Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)

Staff Profit Share

Life Assurance - 4x salary

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Gym Flex membership

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering corporate occupational health services.
• NMC registration or in progress.
• Preferred Phlebotomy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellbeing support and occupational health services.
• Conduct employee health appointments and annual medicals.
• Advise on fitness for work and necessary adjustments.

Skills

Communication

Proficient IT skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive support skills

Education

NMC registration as an adult nurse

Mental Health First Aid Training

Job description

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Working alongside our current Wellbeing Nurse, the post-holder will provide effective and proactive wellbeing support to Birketts LLP employees and will deliver occupational health services. This will include aspects such as employee health appointments, annual medicals, and assistance on wellbeing campaigns.

Although the role is Ipswich based, there would be occasional travel to other Birketts offices (Norwich, Cambridge, London, Sevenoaks, Bristol, and Chelmsford). The role is part-time, ideally working 3 days or 21 hours per week.

Accountabilities

Purpose of job

Working alongside our current Wellbeing Nurse, the post-holder will provide effective and proactive wellbeing support to Birketts LLP employees and will deliver occupational health services. This will include aspects such as employee health appointments, annual medicals, and assistance on wellbeing campaigns.

Although the role is Ipswich based, there would be occasional travel to other Birketts offices (Norwich, Cambridge, London, Sevenoaks, Bristol, and Chelmsford). The role is part-time, ideally working 3 days or 21 hours per week.

Core responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to line managers, HR colleagues, and employees, and make recommendations on fitness for work and necessary adjustments.
• Review pre-employment health questionnaires and provide guidance on medical concerns to the HR team.
• Complete the first stage of annual medical screening for Ipswich-based senior staff.
• Offer appointments to staff to discuss physical or mental health issues (work or non-work related) and discuss support options.
• Signpost to relevant support options and promote internal support resources including employee assistance programs and private medical insurance.
• Assist with staff referrals to external Occupational Health Doctors.
• Attend team meetings across the firm to promote health and wellbeing services and their importance.
• Assist in developing and implementing the firmwide wellbeing strategy and initiatives.
• Monitor and report on common themes or concerns.
• Provide ad hoc health checks such as mole screening, BMI, blood pressure, etc.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.

General Approach

• Show a positive, proactive attitude towards the firm’s wellbeing initiatives.
• Build trusting relationships with employees and Partners, listening to their needs and concerns.
• Take initiative in responding to queries and seek solutions actively.
• Support staff with their concerns and offer avenues for support.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in delivering corporate occupational health services and health assessments.
• NMC registration as an adult nurse or registration in progress.
• Mental Health First Aid Training (preferred). Training will be provided if not already obtained.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred but not essential.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Positive and enthusiastic team player.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Self-motivated with initiative and proactive support skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Reliable and well-organized.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to recruiting individuals based on merit, qualifications, and experience, and treat all applications fairly regardless of protected characteristics.

Benefits

Joining Birketts offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a supportive team environment, diversity and inclusion initiatives, wellbeing and mental health support, and career development opportunities.

• 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years of service.
• Private Healthcare - BUPA (post-probation).
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee).
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice options.
• Life Assurance – 4x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
• Paid CSR day.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Gym Flex membership.
• Electric car scheme.
• Dress for your Day Policy.
• Hybrid working model combining home and office work.

We welcome applications for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and are happy to discuss your preferred working patterns.