Occupational Health Nurse | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the NHS is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse (Band 5) to support the Occupational Health department. You will manage a caseload, provide assessments, and deliver vaccination programs. Applicants must be registered nurses with knowledge of occupational health practices. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Opportunities for further training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience with occupational health issues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential advice on fitness for work and pre-placement assessments.
• Manage a caseload and undertake occupational screening and health surveillance.
• Support vaccination delivery, including seasonal flu campaigns.

Skills

Registered General Nurse Part 1 NMC

Knowledge of vaccination / immunisation requirements

Experience of pre placement assessments

Proficient in producing clear, legible, and accurate case notes

Job description

Are you looking to take your first step towards an exciting career in the NHS, or looking for an exciting new challenge? If so we would like you to support our Occupational Health department and become a fantastic member of our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Health Department have a vacancy for an Occupational Health Nurse (Band 5). You will play a vital role within the department as it strives to provide high quality services to the Trust and our external clients.

Reporting to Occupational Health Manager, you will be part of a multi disciplinary Occupational Health team. You will communicate and work collaboratively with OH Advisers, OH Nurses, Mental Wellbeing Practitioners, HR professionals and liaise with key stakeholders and external agencies as required in support of a proactive and timely approach.

The Role

• Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to managers, HR and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work/task on pre placement assessments
• To carry and manage a caseload dealing.
• To undertake occupational screening / health surveillance and provide the relevant analysis in accordance with health and safety legislation and interpret results and advise accordingly.
• Provide support with vaccination / immunisation delivery and management, including seasonal flu campaigns.
• To refer on for advice and diagnosis from a senior OH clinician if required.
• Applicants must be available to work between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, as required by the role.

Be willing to learn or have experience of the following requirements

• Registered General Nurse Part 1 NMC.
• Knowledge of vaccination / immunisation requirements.
• Experience of pre placement assessments.
• Proficient in producing clear, legible, concise and accurate case notes, letters and reports on OH issues, ensuring compliance with confidentiality, professional standards and data protection legislation.

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values.

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025