Occupational Health Nurse (SCPHN OH Partner)

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training and coaching

Supportive working environment

Local Government pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Technology scheme

Discounts on leisure and retail

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) to join as an Occupational Health Business Partner. You will influence strategy, shape service delivery, and use OH expertise to improve workforce health, wellbeing and performance across North Yorkshire.

The role is largely remote with some in-person meetings in Northallerton. Working with senior leaders and managers, you will provide expert OH advice, lead health promotion

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with post-registration OH experience.
• Experience influencing organisational decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage varied caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation, and workplace health risks
• Manage a complex caseload, supporting employees in sensitive or challenging situations
• Work in partnership with managers to address attendance, performance, and wellbeing concerns
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on workforce health strategy
• Lead and contribute to health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Support organisational priorities by contributing to the People Strategy and service plans
• Represent Occupational Health in meetings, case conferences, and cross-service forums
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation, and clinical governance requirements
• Shape and develop policies, influence practice, and identify emerging workforce health risks
• Job Plan provides protected time for business partnership tasks and workload planning

Skills

Clinical risk assessment

Caseload management

Strategic stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Education

NMC Registered General Nurse (Part 3 SCPH Nurse OH)

Job description

What if you could influence strategy, shape culture and improve the health and wellbeing of thousands of employees?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the continued development of our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service. Supporting the transformation of the service, you will help drive our contribution to the Keep Britain Working agenda, improving workforce health, wellbeing and employment outcomes across North Yorkshire and beyond.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) to join our Health & Wellbeing Service as an Occupational Health Business Partner.

This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, shape service delivery and use your occupational health expertise to improve workforce health and wellbeing outcomes.

Working in partnership with senior leaders, managers and external clients, you will provide expert occupational health advice that supports workforce wellbeing, attendance and organisational performance.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative, evidence-based occupational health services, helping organisations create healthy, inclusive and resilient workplaces where people can thrive.

As a SEQOHS-accredited service, we are proud of the high standards we deliver and the positive impact we have on the working lives of those we support. As our Occupational Health Business Partner, you will be instrumental in driving service excellence, influencing strategic direction and ensuring employees are supported to remain healthy, safe and productive at work.

For more information about us, please visit Opportunities in Occupational Health | North Yorkshire Council

What You’ll Be Doing

As an OH Business Partner, you will:

• Provide specialist clinical advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation, and workplace health risks
• Manage a complex caseload, supporting employees in sensitive or challenging situations
• Work in partnership with managers to address attendance, performance, and wellbeing concerns
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on workforce health strategy
• Lead and contribute to health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Support organisational priorities by contributing to the People Strategy and service plans
• Represent Occupational Health in meetings, case conferences, and cross-service forums
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation, and clinical governance requirements

You will also help shape and develop policies, influence practice, and identify emerging workforce health risks, supporting a proactive and preventative approach to workplace wellbeing.

You will have a Job Plan providing you with protected time to dedicate to business partnership tasks, allowing you to organise and prioritise your workload effectively.

The role is largely remote, with occasional requirement to attend in person meetings in Northallerton.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Occupational Health professional who can combine clinical expertise with strategic influence.

Essential Requirements

• NMC Registered General Nurse (Part 3 SCPH Nurse (OH) )
• Significant post-registration experience in Occupational Health
• In-depth knowledge of:
• Occupational Health practice and services
• Experience managing complex casework and influencing organisational decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including handling sensitive situations
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload

Desirable

Experience working within a SEQOHS-accredited service

• Experience in policy development or service improvement
• Mentoring or leadership experience
• Postgraduate or professional development in Occupational Health

Why Join Us?

At North Yorkshire Council, we value our people and are committed to supporting your development and career progression.

We offer:

• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Access to training, mentoring, and coaching
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• The chance to influence and improve workforce health at a strategic level

In addition to your salary, you’ll also benefit from;

• generous holiday allowance.
• membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme.
• childcare vouchers.
• new technology scheme, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments to name a few.

This role is largely home working, with occasional requirement to attend meetings in person in Northallerton.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Interview Date: w/c 9th and 16th November 2026

Please note we will be shortlisting whilst the advert is live