Lead Occupational Health Advisor - Case Management in North East

Lead Occupational Health Nurse - Case Management

Location: Durham (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Lead Clinical Excellence. Influence Strategy. Drive Positive Outcomes.

Are you an accomplished Occupational Health Nurse with a passion for clinical leadership, quality improvement and developing high-performing teams?

We are seeking an experienced Lead Occupational Health Nurse - Case Management to join our growing Occupational Health service. This senior position offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of exceptional occupational health services across a diverse client portfolio.

Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will provide leadership and direction to our Occupational Health Case Management Team, supporting the delivery of evidence-based occupational health advice whilst maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance, service quality and customer care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking Occupational Health professional who is keen to influence service development, support business growth and make a genuine impact on employee health and wellbeing.

The Role

As Lead Occupational Health Nurse, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, supervision and professional support to Occupational Health Advisors and Case Managers. You will act as the key clinical escalation point for complex cases and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality occupational health services.

You will also play a vital role in developing colleagues, supporting clinical governance initiatives and driving continuous improvement across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Occupational Health Case Management Team.
• Act as the lead clinical resource for complex occupational health cases.
• Manage a clinical caseload including sickness absence management, fitness for work assessments, workplace adjustments and vocational rehabilitation.
• Review and oversee complex management referrals, ensuring timely and evidence-based clinical advice.
• Lead the induction, onboarding and competency assessment of new Occupational Health clinicians.
• Support professional development, workforce planning and succession planning within the team.
• Facilitate clinical supervision, case reviews and peer review activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.
• Support clinical governance, audit programmes and quality assurance activities.
• Monitor service performance against agreed standards and key performance indicators.
• Contribute to policy development, service improvement initiatives and best practice guidance.
• Support the organisation's commitment to SEQOHS accreditation and continuous quality improvement.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a confident and credible Occupational Health professional with strong leadership skills and extensive case management experience.

Essential Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Occupational Health degree or diploma.
• Minimum of five years' Occupational Health experience post-registration.
• At least two years' experience in a Clinical Lead, Team Leader or Senior Occupational Health position.
• Experience across the full Occupational Health remit, including:
• Case management
• Immunisations
• Pre-employment assessments
• Workplace health assessments
• Rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes
• Experience conducting safety-critical medicals, including spirometry and audiometry.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Occupational Health legislation
• Clinical governance
• SEQOHS standards
• Audit and quality assurance processes
• Revalidation and competency frameworks
• Occupational Health business performance measures and KPIs

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an individual who can build credibility at all levels and positively influence both internal and external stakeholders.

• An inspiring and supportive leader.
• Commercially aware and customer-focused.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confident working with senior managers, HR teams, employees and external clients.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Organised, methodical and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Resilient, professional and solutions-focused.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation where your expertise will directly influence service quality, clinical standards and business success.

In return, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Occupational Health services while developing your own leadership career within a supportive and ambitious environment.