Specialist Nurse Practitioner Occupational Health

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is looking for a Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Occupational Health to ensure the wellbeing of employees. The role involves coordinating departmental activities, assessing client needs, and leading the nursing team. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse and have relevant qualifications, along with experience in Occupational Health settings. This is a part-time, permanent position with competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Band 6 or above in an Occupational Health setting.
• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation of clinical practice.
• Experience of sickness absence/case management and health surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities in the department and client premises.
• Assess clients and implement Occupational Health care programs.
• Support and develop the nursing team within the Occupational Health Service.

Skills

Nursing skills

Occupational Health knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Degree/Occupational Health Diploma

Job description

Overview

The Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Occupational Health plays a pivotal role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees across the client organisations the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service supports. As an experienced nurse, the job holder will co-ordinate activities in the department or on client premises ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the department. They will play a key role in the assessment of clients and Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service care. The job holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service. The post holder will work in partnership with the Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioner(s) and the clinical team to ensure that high standards of Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service are provided at all times. This includes ensuring that standards of cleanliness are maintained in the department and on client premises are met at all times.

Main duties

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for clients of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service both internal to the Trust and for external client groups via contracts. The jobholder will support the Band 7 Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioner(s) in the day to day management of the OH team.

About us

Our benefits include a range of staff support and development opportunities.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with benefits upon retirement, plus a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave for emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues 24/7 from the Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance

For further information on the benefits offered please visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 419-7487435-SNP-WF

Job location: Centre for Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Centurion House, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE

Job description and assurances

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We are committed to a diverse workforce and welcoming applications from everyone. If you require accessibility adjustments, please contact the recruitment team. We are also an Armed Forces Friendly Employer with the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 of Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Degree/Occupational Health Diploma/certificate
• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation of clinical practice within the last 12 months

Experience and Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience of working as a Band 6 (or above) in an Occupational Health setting
• Experience of sickness absence/case management, immunisation and vaccination, pre-employment screening, health surveillance
• At least one year post-specialist qualification working in Occupational Health

Desirable

• Experience of auditing
• Working knowledge of Safe, Effective Quality Occupational Health Standards (SEQOHS)
• Phlebotomy skills
• Private sector and NHS Occupational Health experience at Band 6 or equivalent level, managing a team/service

Disclosure and UK Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Centre for Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Centurion House, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE