Occupational Health Nurse / Occupational Health Advisor - Homebased

VitalCheck Wellness; Remote; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a home-based Occupational Health Nurse / Advisor to support workplace health initiatives. You will manage Occupational Health assessments, provide guidance on sickness absence, and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve health outcomes. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with extensive experience in occupational health, possess excellent communication skills, and work autonomously. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £45,000 plus bonuses and benefits in a remote setting.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration with no restrictions.
• 3–5 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience in Occupational Health roles.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Health assessments.
• Advise on the management of sickness absence.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and health promotions.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure medical records.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

UK Health and Safety legislation

Excellent written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in IT tools

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health

Tools

Medical electronic systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse / Occupational Health Advisor - Homebased

Location: Remote / Home-Based (Must be resident in the UK and eligible to work in the UK).

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (No nights, weekends or holiday shifts).

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours per week).

Pay: Starting salary of £45,000 per annum. Plus annual bonus, pension and a comprehensive benefits package.

Role Description

Join VitalCheck Wellness UK Limited as an Occupational Health Nurse / Occupational Health Advisor and make a tangible impact supporting employees at one of the world’s leading financial services firms, based in London. This home-based, full-time role places you at the heart of workplace health, combining clinical expertise and proactive problem-solving to deliver high‑quality care. The primary focus of this position is case management, overseeing a varied caseload of Occupational Health referrals, and delivering clear, impartial assessments and practical, evidence‑based recommendations for employees, managers, and HR. If you are passionate about advancing employee health, possess excellent communication skills, and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively, your expertise will help drive workplace health improvements and foster a positive, safe environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice within the scope of the NMC professional practice and Code of Conduct and deliver care in accordance with relevant qualification, experience, and competency, as required for Occupational Health roles.
• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Health assessments, including pre‑employment, fitness‑for‑work, and return‑to‑work evaluations, injury‑on‑duty evaluations, health surveillance, risk assessments and prepare detailed impartial reports for employees, managers, and HR.
• Advise on the management of sickness absence, rehabilitation, and complex or long‑term health issues, including liaising with external healthcare providers where necessary.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for reasonable workplace adjustments to support employees with health conditions or disabilities and ensure compliance with relevant equality and health and safety legislation.
• Support the delivery of wellbeing and health promotion initiatives (mental health, stress management, lifestyle improvement).
• Maintain strict confidentiality and secure handling of clinical/medical records in line with VitalCheck Wellness Policy and UK data protection legislation.
• Ensure auditable practice through commitment to internal and external quality standards, audits, and clinical governance.
• Collaborate with VitalCheck’s technology and process improvement teams to refine and develop digital documentation templates, workflows, and records management systems supporting Occupational Health service delivery.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with an active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) with no restrictions.
• Hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ post‑registration experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least 3 years’ recent practice in an Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Nurse, or Occupational Health Case Manager role in a corporate environment (NHS experience may be considered where strong exposure to corporate environments or clients can be clearly demonstrated)
• Skilled in managing complex caseloads, conducting evidence‑based health assessments, and reporting.
• Strong and current knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation and regulations relevant to Occupational Health practice.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of physical, mental health, and neurodiverse conditions relevant to workplace fitness, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with employees, managers, and key stakeholders, and to produce high‑quality clinical reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to professionalism, detail, and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficient in using medical and Occupational Health electronic systems, as well as general IT tools (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and make sound clinical decisions with minimal supervision in a remote setting.

Desirable Criteria

• Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Status (Part 3 NMC Register: SCPHN -Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in Occupational Health) is highly desirable.
• Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring on workplace health/lifestyle topics.
• Experience with Functional or Disability Assessments (e.g. workplace functional capacity assessments, disability benefit evaluations).

About VitalCheck Wellness

VitalCheck Wellness UK Limited is a healthcare services provider that brings preventive, primary, and occupational health care directly to employers via onsite facilities, pop‑up clinics, or telemedicine. Our clinical services are delivered by a team of GMC‑registered doctors and qualified healthcare professionals, while VitalCheck Wellness manages all administration, technology, and day‑to‑day clinic operations. The result is convenient, on‑the‑job access to healthcare that removes the need for employees to leave work for routine or urgent appointments.

Equal Opportunity

The P.C. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status.