Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Greys Specialist Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Specialist Recruitment is assisting a food manufacturing client in Leicestershire to recruit an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Advisor. The role covers two manufacturing sites, with 40 hours per week and a mix of late or night shifts.

You will deliver health surveillance, provide OH advice, and support managers and employees to maintain a safe workplace. The role offers an autonomous position within a supportive team, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is required.
• Minimum of 3 years' Occupational Health experience.
• Recent experience conducting and interpreting health surveillance.
• Experience in occupational health case management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health surveillance programmes, including audiometry and lung function testing.
• Arrange occupational health clinics and maintain accurate records using OH software.
• Assess, interpret and manage complex occupational health information.
• Provide clear, practical advice to managers, HR teams and employees.
• Conduct case management and provide fitness‑for‑work recommendations.
• Support the identification and prevention of work‑related ill health.
• Promote health risk management and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assess the impact of work activities on employee health.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider business.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Autonomous working

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health

Tools

OH software

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Leicestershire - Two site locations

Hours: 40 hours per week (mainly late or night shifts with some flexibility available)

Salary: Negotiable, depending on skills and experience

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting employee health and wellbeing across two manufacturing sites.

As an autonomous Occupational Health Nurse Advisor you will provide expert occupational health advice, deliver health surveillance programmes, and support managers and employees in maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver health surveillance programmes, including audiometry and lung function testing.
• Arrange occupational health clinics and maintain accurate records using OH software.
• Assess, interpret and manage complex occupational health information.
• Provide clear, practical advice to managers, HR teams and employees.
• Conduct case management and provide fitness‑for‑work recommendations.
• Support the identification and prevention of work‑related ill health.
• Promote health risk management and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assess the impact of work activities on employee health.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider business.

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established and highly respected food manufacturing business with a long‑standing heritage and a strong reputation for quality. Operating across multiple sites with a 24/7 operation, they employ a diverse workforce and are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive working environment.

The business invests in its people by offering ongoing training, opportunities for career development and an attractive employee benefits package.

About You

• A confident team player who is equally comfortable working autonomously.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and organised.
• Solution‑focused with a practical approach.
• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.
• Driven to deliver results and continuously improve workplace health.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Current NMC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' Occupational Health experience.
• Recent experience conducting and interpreting health surveillance.
• Experience in occupational health case management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health