Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

NHS Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Health Adviser to support and deliver high-quality OH services at Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebington. You will manage a caseload, advise managers, and contribute to patient care and safety across Trust staff and external clients.

The role includes leading junior staff, providing pre-placement health and risk guidance, and promoting safe work practices in a busy OH team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Registered General Nurse.
• ENB 998 Teaching and assessing clinical practice (or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the OH and Wellbeing Service delivery.
• Supervise junior members to achieve service objectives.
• Deliver OH clinical activity including pre-placement health clearance and risk-related advice.
• Provide evidence-based opinion and guidance to management and partners.

Skills

Verbal & Written Comm

Interpersonal Skills

Prioritisation

Time Management

Autonomy

Counselling Skills

Venipuncture

Health & Safety Knowledge

Team Player

NEBOSH Certificate

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health Nursing

Registered General Nurse

ENB 998 Teaching and assessing clinical practice

Job description

Main area Occupational Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 26.25 hours per week (08:30-16:30) Job ref 408-26-758

Site Clatterbridge Hospital Town Bebington Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

To support and contribute to the effective provision of a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service as part of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service (OHWB). The post post-holder will have day to day responsibility for Occupational Health Clinics and a designated caseload and will be expected to provide employees with a comprehensive and confidential OH Service. OHWB provides services to the staff of the Trust and to external organisations.

Supporting and managing the junior members of the team to achieve the agreed objectives for the service.

Main duties of the job

• Support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.
• In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, to deliver OH clinical activity such as, Pre-placement health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention. The post -holder may be asked to support the service with management referral consultation and reporting.
• As an Occupational Health Adviser, provide evidence-based opinion, intervention and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment and to influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.
• Take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery and actively promote the work of the OH service by acting as a key link for managers and HR to named clinical programme groups or external clients.
• Support the OH Nurses, Clinic Nurses, and Administrative Staff, and others as appropriate.

Within levels of competence, deputise for the Senior Occupational Health Adviser in their absence

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the role Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health Nursing
• Registered General Nurse
• ENB 998 Teaching and assessing clinical practice (or similar).

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written
• Communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and show initiative
• Ability to organise and manage own time
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Basic Counselling skills
• Venepuncture
• Demonstration of comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and its application to the workplace and associated risks
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
• An Occupational health and Safety (NEBOSH) Certificate

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check