Lead Occupational Health Nurse

Summary

OH Medical is recruiting for an experienced Lead Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to join a multidisciplinary Occupational Health and Wellbeing service. This is a senior clinical opportunity combining hands-on Occupational Health case management with team leadership, mentoring and service development.

The successful candidate will provide specialist, evidence-based Occupational Health advice while supporting high standards of clinical governance and professional practice. The role covers case management, health surveillance, immunisations, pre-employment assessments and the development of Occupational Health policies and services.

Duties

• Manage a complex Occupational Health caseload, including management referrals and fitness for work assessments

• Provide professional clinical leadership, support and mentoring to Occupational Health team members

• Organise and undertake health surveillance including audiometry, vision and spirometry

• Manage vaccination clinics and administer vaccines in accordance with relevant protocols

• Undertake pre-employment screening and Occupational Health assessments

• Produce high-quality Occupational Health reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations

• Support policy, protocol and service development and identify opportunities for improvement

• Develop strong stakeholder relationships and support the wider delivery of the Wellbeing service

Criteria

• Registered General Nurse with a current NMC PIN and evidence of ongoing CPD and NMC revalidation

• Specialist Occupational Health qualification

• Experience of managing teams and individuals within a clinical environment

• Experience of health surveillance including audiometry, vision and spirometry

• Competent in venepuncture and vaccine administration, storage and cold chain management

• Strong experience producing complex Occupational Health reports, including sickness absence, return-to-work and pre-employment recommendations

• Up-to-date experience completing fitness for work and pre-employment clinical assessments

• Experience of policy, process and protocol development and mentoring junior team members

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Senior Occupational Health role combining clinical practice with leadership responsibilities

• Opportunity to contribute to Occupational Health service development and continuous improvement

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.