At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver occupational health services in the energy sector, ensuring workforce health and safety.
- Company: Join a global leader in healthcare dedicated to improving lives and advancing health equity.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, career development, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health outcomes in safety-critical environments.
- Qualifications: NMC Registered Nurse with experience in occupational health and health surveillance.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support our client base across the energy sector with both onshore and offshore operations within the UK. This role involves delivering occupational health services in safety-critical environments and supporting workforce health, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver a full range of occupational health services to energy sector personnel
- Undertake health surveillance programmes (audiometry, spirometry, etc.)
- Conduct fitness for work assessments including pre-placement
- Support drug and alcohol testing programmes
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with governance and GDPR
- Liaise with HR, HSE, and operational teams
- Deliver health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
What You’ll Bring:
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in occupational health within industrial, energy, or similar environments
- Proven experience in health surveillance and case management
- Demonstrated solid IT skills and ability to work independently
Other Useful Skills and Experience:
- Occupational Health qualification, including a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health
- Proven experience supporting offshore or remote workforces
- Proven experience providing case management for sickness absence and return-to-work programmes
- Demonstrated knowledge of OEUK and UK HSE standards
- Proven experience administering immunisations and supporting travel health programmes
What We Offer:
Join a global, purpose-driven organisation where your work makes a real impact. At UnitedHealthcare, you’ll help deliver high-quality healthcare solutions in safety-critical environments-supported by a collaborative culture, solid clinical governance, and genuine focus on delivering innovative, accessible, and high-quality healthcare solutions.
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.
Occupational Health Nurse - Energy Sector employer: UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and flexible work environment in the Greater London area that prioritises improving health outcomes and addressing disparities within diverse communities. Employees benefit from a strong emphasis on professional growth, with opportunities to develop leadership skills and engage in meaningful work that directly impacts people's lives. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.
