Occupational Health Nurse

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Public sector pension

Car lease scheme

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to lead and deliver its Occupational Health Service.

The role offers flexible hours (30–37 per week), hybrid working, clinical independence and autonomy to influence workplace wellbeing across the organisation.

You will assess fitness for work, manage sickness absence, advise on reasonable adjustments, conduct pre-employment health checks and promote health and wellbeing within a large, diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a recognised Occupational Health qualification or significant OH experience.
• Experience delivering a broad range of Occupational Health services.
• Confident working autonomously and making evidence-based clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Fitness for work assessments.
• Sickness absence and attendance management.
• Workplace adjustments and reasonable accommodations.
• Pre-employment health assessments.
• Health promotion and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Autonomous working

Evidence-based decisions

Employee wellbeing

Education

Registered Nurse with OH qualification

Job description

Grade N | Salary up to £51,928 (pro rata for part-time hours)

Looking for an Occupational Health role that gives you flexibility, autonomy and the chance to make a real difference?

We're looking for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to lead and deliver our Occupational Health Service at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified OH professional who wants to move away from shift work, enjoy a better work-life balance and use their clinical expertise to positively impact a large and diverse workforce.

• Flexible working between 30 and 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Professional autonomy and clinical independence
• Opportunity to influence workplace wellbeing across the organisation
• Supportive and collaborative People & OD team
• Excellent local government pension and benefits package

The role

As our Occupational Health specialist, you'll work independently across a varied caseload, providing expert advice on:

• Fitness for work assessments
• Sickness absence and attendance management
• Workplace adjustments and reasonable accommodations
• Pre-employment health assessments
• Health promotion and wellbeing initiatives

You'll work closely with managers, employees and professional partners, helping colleagues stay healthy, supported and able to thrive at work.

About you

You will be:

• A Registered Nurse with a recognised Occupational Health qualification (or significant equivalent OH experience)
• Experienced in delivering a broad range of Occupational Health services
• Confident working autonomously and making evidence-based clinical decisions
• Passionate about supporting employee wellbeing and creating healthier workplaces

What you'll receive

• Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Car lease scheme

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is trusted, your judgement is valued and your work genuinely makes a difference everyday, we'd love to hear from you.

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