Occupational Health Nurse

Purosearch Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd in Pontefract is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to support a growing business across two sites, with some travel involved.

The role focuses on delivering a full OH service, including health surveillance, pre-placement medicals, and fitness-for-work assessments, while maintaining compliant records and working closely with HR and safety teams. A current NMC registration and OH experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in occupational health, ideally in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience delivering health surveillance programmes and managing casework.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with health systems and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational health service for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Deliver health surveillance programmes (audiometry, spirometry, etc.).
• Carry out pre-placement medicals and fitness-for-work assessments.
• Conduct workplace drug and alcohol screening per policy.
• Maintain confidential clinical records in line with governance and GDPR.
• Collaborate with HR, H&S, and operations to provide OH guidance.
• Promote wellbeing and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Manage OH casework including sickness absence and returns to work.

Skills

NMC Registration

Occupational Health Experience

Health Surveillance

Travel Between Sites

IT & Health Systems

Independent Working

Education

Occupational Health Qualification (Diploma or Degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Occupational Health Software

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse

Location:

Pontefract

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Salary:

£42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Hours:

8am – 4.30pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to support a growing business that operates across two sites, so will involve a small amount of travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality occupational health service, supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees.
• Deliver health surveillance programmes, including audiometry, spirometry, and other statutory health assessments.
• Conduct pre-placement medicals and fitness-for-work assessments.
• Carry out workplace drug and alcohol screening in line with company policies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with clinical governance standards and GDPR requirements.
• Work closely with HR, Health & Safety, and operational teams to provide expert occupational health advice and guidance.
• Promote employee wellbeing through health promotion initiatives and preventative healthcare programmes.
• Manage occupational health casework, including sickness absence management, rehabilitation, and return-to-work assessments.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current and valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrable occupational health experience, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Proven experience in delivering health surveillance programmes and managing occupational health casework.
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel between sites where required.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using occupational health systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently, prioritise a varied workload, and manage competing demands effectively.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Occupational Health qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• Good understanding of UK occupational health legislation, Health & Safety requirements, and food industry standards.
• Experience delivering workplace immunisation programmes and health promotion initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business.