Trainee Occupational Health Nurse Adviser

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Trainee Occupational Health Nurse Adviser. The successful candidates will be NMC Registered Nurses looking to specialize in Occupational Health, benefitting from on-the-job training and a pathway to band 6 on completion of training. Responsibilities include conducting health clearance assessments, providing fitness for work advice, and performing clinical audits. This full-time permanent role offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per year, with opportunities for continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered in the UK as a general nurse.
• Occupational Health experience.
• Demonstrated interest in Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload as a specialist practitioner.
• Provide responsible and accountable advice to managers and staff.
• Assess fitness to work and recommend adjustments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to produce high quality typed reports

Good organisational, planning and time management skills

Education

NMC registration with post qualification experience

Tools

Venepuncture

Administration of vaccinations

Job description

Trainee Occupational Health Nurse Adviser

The closing date is 26 January 2026

We are seeking two UK NMC Registered Nurses with post qualification experience who are seeking a career in Occupational Health. The post holder will receive training on the job, and will also have the opportunity to gain qualifications in Occupational Health Practice. Once competencies and training is complete, the post holder will progress to band 6.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role‑specific criteria.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be trained to undertake a wide range of OH Services including:

• Health clearance assessments based on Department of Health guidance and local policy
• Provision of fitness for work advice to Trust managers and staff
• Assessment of sharps injuries
• Undertaking clinical audits
• Workplace vaccinations at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload.

• Responsible and accountable for specialist advice given to managers and staff.
• To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
• Recognise where further advice is required and take appropriate action as needed.
• Request medical reports where additional information is required.
• Maintain accurate written/typed records.
• Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
• Participate in health surveillance if required.
• Undertake and participate in clinical audits.
• Undertake assessments for staff exposure to blood and body fluids, arranging follow up care where indicated.
• Carry out blood taking and vaccination clinics as required.

Person Specification

NMC registration with post qualification experience

• registered in the UK general nurse
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interest in Occupational Health as a Speciality

• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the speciality of Occupational Health

Experience

• Occupational Health experience
• Experience of working in an autonomous role
• Venepuncture
• Administration of vaccinations

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Ability to produce high quality typed reports

• Can demonstrate ability to produce high quality typed reports

Organisational, planning and time management

• Can demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

£38,682 to £46,580 a year progressing to band 6 on completion of training

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

279-7667183-DEC25

Job locations

The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital