Occupational Health Nurse | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salford is seeking an exceptionally motivated individual to join their occupational health team. This role offers flexibility and the chance to develop skills in health surveillance. Responsibilities include providing needs-based occupational health services, assessing care needs, and maintaining professional development. Ideal candidates will demonstrate motivation, self-confidence, and teamwork abilities. Competitive benefits package includes generous annual leave and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Commitment to high standards of quality and service.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake a qualification in occupational health.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop a comprehensive Occupational Health Service.
• Conduct telephone reviews and offer advice as necessary.
• Participate in structured supervision sessions.

Skills

Motivation

Self-confidence

Friendliness

Inquisitiveness

Self-discipline

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an exceptionally motivated and dynamic individual to join our Northern Care Alliance NHS Group occupational health team. The role is primarily based at Salford but can cover all sites including Oldham, Bury, Rochdale and community settings; a car driver/owner is ideal.

The NCA occupational health service has SEQOHS accreditation, and the appointed candidate should be committed to maintaining high standards of quality and service to Trust and external clients. We are looking for applicants who are positive, self-confident, friendly, inquisitive and self-disciplined. The applicant will be offered the opportunity to undertake a qualification in occupational health and to develop skills in health surveillance.

Responsibilities

To assist in providing and developing a comprehensive proactive Occupational Health Service to Trust staff and income-generation clients. The post holder will:

• work within a team of occupational health professionals in a supporting role, providing needs-based occupational health services in line with good practice and current legislation.
• work unsupervised at times in the department and at company premises.
• be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• participate in telephone reviews of new starters and give advice as deemed appropriate.
• maintain personal and professional development by participating in regular structured supervision sessions with a specialist OH Nurse.
• participate in effective utilisation of resources.

About the Organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.

We are committed to delivering consistently high standards of care and working with local authorities and key partners. We value care, appreciation and inspiration as core principles of our team.

What We Offer

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for challenge and career progression, and a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

How to Read the Role

To read more information about the advertised role and main duties, please open the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers site: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025