Occupational Health Nurse jobs in Großbritannien

To work as a Senior Practice Nurse within the Practice, providing senior leadership and support to other members of the Nursing and Healthcare Assistant Team.

To provide a needs-led focused service dictated by the Practice Strategy and the framework of the NHS modernisation agenda.

To be accountable for ensuring that agreed professional standards are reflected in clinical practice supporting the delivery of policies and procedures.

Work autonomously and operate as lead nurse for Chronic Disease Management, delivering a high standard of advanced clinical skills by obtaining a formal clinical skills and non-medical prescribing qualification. This supports the provision of enhanced nursing services to the practice population, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisation, and screening programmes.

Provide a holistic approach to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation of high-quality care within the scope of chronic disease practice.

Collaborate within the team to meet patient needs using evidence-based care principles.

Liaise with the neighbourhood nurse lead, ensuring audits are completed, and all practice staff comply with local and national policies.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.

The Senior Practice Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, responding to referrals from GPs, community nurses, and health & social care colleagues.

This role requires extensive autonomous practice, including independent clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning within chronic disease management.

Essential qualifications include high-level clinical expertise in chronic disease management and a relevant clinical skills and non-medical prescribing qualification.

Previous primary care experience is essential, and applicants must meet transport requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Advanced clinical nursing skills and patient assessment
2. Leading complex care coordination
3. Managing complex long-term conditions
4. Infection control management and leadership
5. Senior leadership for the Nursing and Healthcare Assistant Team
6. Peer clinical supervision and appraisals
7. Managing cognitive impairment and mental well-being
8. Supporting self-care and independence
9. Professional practice and leadership
10. Identifying high-risk individuals and promoting health

Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) manages several GP practices across Northumberland and North Tyneside, serving approximately 120,000 patients.

Appointees will have a base practice but may work across other practices within NPC, prioritizing continuity of care.

NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Please review the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before applying.

The post holder will assist in clinical supervision and appraisals, role model compassionate and inclusive leadership, and support training needs of staff and students.

This role often involves unsupervised work, with accountability for patient care and decision-making.

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025.