Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Nurse to join its Occupational Health team. The successful candidate will manage health screening, provide guidance, and support workforce wellbeing. The role requires a registered Nurse with an Occupational Health qualification. A commitment to high-quality care and collaboration in a dynamic environment is essential. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development to diploma level.
• Registered as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• Counselling qualification or relevant talking therapy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of core OH activities.
• Manage absence management within the Case Management function.
• Provide expert Occupational Health advice and guidance.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Listening skills

Education

Current registered Nurse qualification

Occupational Health qualification or equivalent experience

Further training towards SPCHN(OH)

Job description

The Occupational Health (OH) department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is a dedicated in-house service, committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

As a SEQOHS-accredited service, we take pride in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care to all employees who use our service.

We are a modern, responsive, and dynamic OH team, well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of both our local NHS staff and the broader national workforce agenda -- including initiatives such as the 'Growing OH' programme.

Our service is constantly developing and improving, with a forward-thinking approach that ensures we continue to meet the needs of our ESHT colleagues, now and into the future.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse to join our Occupational Health (OH) team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This role will support the delivery of core OH activities, including:

Absence management within our Case Management function

Pre-employment health screening

Providing expert Occupational Health advice and guidance

Ideally, applicants will hold a recognised Occupational Health qualification. We offer a supportive environment with access to both local in-house training and nationally accredited development opportunities.

Our team culture is built on the Trust's values of Dignity, Kindness, and Inclusivity. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care to our colleagues, and fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, heard, and empowered. Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and engage in constructive dialogue to support continuous service improvement.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the NHS workforce, we would love to hear from you.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached when considering if this role is right for you. Please use your personal statement to evidence how you meet the requirements for this job role.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registered Nurse qualification and registration with the NMC
• Evidence of post-registration qualification / training in Occupational Health or a relevant specialist field, or proven equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level of equivalent knowledge and experience
• In the process of completing or be willing to undertake further training towards Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SPCHN(OH)) on Part 3 of the NMC register
• Registered as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SPCHN(OH)) on Part 3 of the NMC register
• Counselling qualification or relevant talking therapy qualification
• Recognized qualification in health surveillance or NEBOSH qualification

Experience

• Post registration experience of working as an RN in Occupational Health or related field.
• Experience of delivering immunisations and performing phlebotomy (applicable to certain applicants only ie RN)
• Experience of working in Occupational Health or related area where supporting clients with Health needs within the work arena is the focus
• Experience of carrying a caseload of clients experiencing health issues within the work arena, planning, implementing and delivering their care
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and reports
• Evidence of effective report writing and conducting workplace risk assessments
• Competent in using Microsoft Office software for storing / Retrieving data
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience of :- Health Promotion/Education Health & Safety Sight Testing Audiometry Lung Function Testing & Evaluation or health surveillance experience.
• Experience of working with groups in a therapeutic or health promoting role.
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience and knowledge of Health & Safety Law and its application to Occupational Health
• A broad range of general nursing / AHP experience.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and engage with clients, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people
• Excellent listening and basic first line counselling skills
• Knowledge of legislation and guidelines pertaining to Occupational Health including the Health & Safety Executive and Department of Health
• Demonstrate good leadership skills

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata