OH Nurse Advisor in Reading

Senior OH Nurse Advisor

NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: Occupational Health
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: 3 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 193-7804662CORB7-OHNURSE
Site: Occupational Health department, Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town: Reading
Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 pro rata (Yearly)
Closing: 08/03/2026 23:59

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is \”Working together to provide outstanding care for our community\”.

Royal Berkshire Hospital have been rated Good by CQC with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust\’s overall rating has also improved to \’good\’.

We are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Job Overview

The post holder will work as Senior Nurse Adviser with a demonstrable breadth of experience in Occupational Health and is responsible for the delivery of client‑focused programmes of care. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the needs of the employing organisation are met in a way which addresses the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of the client group in their workplace. The post holder will support the OH nurse manager in the smooth running of the department on a day to day basis.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the delivery of Occupational Health clinics which focus on case management following referral to the department.
• Demonstrates specialist skill and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Work as an excellent role model for professional practice.
• Demonstrate expert ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a range of clients using an evidence‑based and client‑centred approach to practice.
• Work effectively with employees, their Managers and Human Resources to help facilitate the return to work of staff that have ill health or sickness absence problems through the design and implementation of client focused rehabilitation programmes.
• Refer to the job description for the full duties of the role.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Health (OH) Nurse Manager in the day to day management of the provision of occupational health services to customers coordinating services and acting up in their absence when necessary.
• Assist the OH Nurse Manager to ensure that the customers and clients receive an effective occupational health service. Meeting the needs of the customer whilst working within the boundaries of the service level agreement or contract and adopting a patient focused approach in service delivery.
• Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two‑way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others with regard to ethical and legal issues affecting both the employer and employee.
• Refer to the job description for the list of the main responsibility of the role.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Nurse who holds a recordable/registered Occupational Health Nurse qualification for example, Accredited specialist public health community nurse (OH) to Degree level on part 3 of NMC register OR Equivalent
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Desirable criteria

• Training in managing complex Occupational health referrals

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post qualification experience including in acute settings
• Demonstrable breadth of experience as a qualified practicing Occupational Health Adviser.
• Broad experience in Occupational health managing complex cases
• Evidence of leading and supporting others to enhance their own performance
• Demonstrates excellent team working
• Up to date knowledge of current statutory regulations and guidance documents
• Experience in delivering clinics via a range of communication methods including on site in person or remote via telephone or video consultation

Desirable criteria

• Experience within both NHS & Private Sector Occupational Health fields
• Experienced in managing complex mental health related referrals

Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates ability to place client at centre of care.
• Proven listening and counselling skills
• Demonstrates ability to think laterally, creatively and innovatively to enhance patient care
• Experience of risk assessment.

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

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The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust\’s sites.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Applicant requirements: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers: This vacancy may close early due to the application cap imposed. Candidates to be capped at 30 applications for each whole time equivalent position being recruited to.