Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Human Resources 42840 Grade 7

The University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university seeks an experienced occupational health practitioner to manage health cases and provide clinical support. This role requires RGN registration and expertise in health surveillance and management referrals. The successful candidate will work autonomously, support staff, and maintain clinical records while contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment. A full-time position in Birmingham offering competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• RGN registration is essential.
• Experience in health surveillance and management referrals required.
• Competence using IT software for clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Manage own case load of referrals for health issues.
• Provide specialist advice to staff and managers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Conduct health assessments and deliver vaccinations.

Skills

Managing own workload

Phlebotomy & immunisation

Strong interpersonal skills

Health assessments

Knowledge of health & safety law

Education

RGN registered by the NMC

OH diploma or BSc in Community Nursing

Current Immunisation training

Job description

Description

Position Details

Human Resources

Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36636 to 46049 with potential progression once in post to 48822

Grade: 7

Part Time (18.75 hours per week)

Permanent

Closing date: 19th October 2025

Our offer to you

People are at the heart of what we are and do.

The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years. We support our staff, staff members and students to develop through our sector‑leading Birmingham Professional programme, providing development opportunities and encouragement to reach their full potential. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who we are and how we work.

Background

This post is based within the Occupational Health (OH) Service, a component of the HR function. The OH Service is for University staff, post‑graduate research students and external organisations under contract.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing the role holder will manage their own case load of referrals and deliver clinical sessions for the advice and administration of vaccinations, undertake health assessments and perform health surveillance in accordance with best practice and clinical guidelines. They will record assessments, advice, clinical activity and recommendations in line with Professional Clinical Record keeping standards and maintain a duty of care that meets acceptable patient safety and outcomes standards. The role holder will work autonomously, providing support, advice and guidance to the University on all aspects of occupational health. They will be part of a team delivering the day‑to‑day Occupational Health Service.

Main Duties

• Manage own case load of referrals for staff experiencing long‑term or recurrent short‑term sickness absence or disability and other work‑related health issues, supporting them to remain in or return to work as appropriate and provide specialist advice to Line Managers and HR within the OH Service protocols.
• Provide specialist information, advice and signposting to staff or Fit to Practice student concerns referred to the service and provide an appropriate professional response to Line Managers and HR as appropriate to the situation.
• Act as an autonomous registered practitioner legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions as guided by the professional code of conduct guidelines and protocols.
• Make and maintain accurate contemporaneous and confidential records in accordance with the OH Service protocols.
• Conduct consultation appointments to assess need, signpost where required and provide OH advice to line management.
• Triage requests for clinical work by progressing requests and distributing clinical work fairly and expediently across the team to support meeting the Service standards and whilst maximising skill utilisation.
• Delivery of advice, recommendations for adjustments, health surveillance, vaccinations, sickness absence management, investigations of cases of occupational ill‑health, training and other general OH issues.
• Prepare health surveillance management reports detailing anonymised percentages of cases, trends and the overall picture presented.
• Keep professionally updated on both clinical skills and the legal and ethical aspects of general OH practice to ensure the delivery of evidence‑based effective clinical practice and advice.
• Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
• Support the University’s sustainability agenda through resource‑efficient working.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Qualifications & Training

• RGN registered by the NMC is essential
• OH diploma or BSc in Community Nursing (OH) with specialist practitioner status (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) or equivalent is desirable;
• Current Immunisation training, CPR and Anaphylaxis training is desirable;
• Experience in health surveillance and management referrals is essential

Skills & Experience

• Ability to manage own time and workload effectively prioritising to meet a range of diverse deadlines and cooperate as part of an effective team;
• Skilled in undertaking phlebotomy & immunisation, spirometry, health assessments and effective report writing;
• Prior experience in occupational health practice particularly experience in vaccinations, pre‑placement assessments and health surveillance;
• Competence in using IT software and administrative processes to maintain accurate clinical records as the OH Service is paper‑light;
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building and influencing skills are essential to ensure the correct perception and thus effectiveness of the protection of employee health and the interests and reputation of the University;
• Good understanding of health & safety and employment law specific to occupational health and safety practice;
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy;
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure, in day‑to‑day activity in own area, that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

Role Context

Roles at this level will require in‑depth technical specialists. Role holders will operate as individual technical specialists supporting service delivery or