Occupational Health Nurse (Client Site)

Your mission

• Delivering occupational health services, first aid support, and emergency treatment services across client sites.
• Managing occupational health casework, including sickness absence management, medical case management, rehabilitation, and return-to-work programmes.
• Conducting pre-employment medical assessments, health surveillance programmes, fitness-for-work evaluations, and employee consultations.
• Assessing and managing workplace injuries and illnesses, providing treatment, follow-up support, and referrals to the Occupational Health Physician where appropriate.
• Administering vaccination programmes and supporting wider preventative health initiatives.
• Conducting pregnancy risk assessments and advising on workplace adjustments where required.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health policies, procedures, communication protocols, and operational standards.
• Supporting clients in the development of workplace health policies relating to areas such as employee wellbeing, stress management, substance misuse, and workplace bullying.
• Promoting employee health and wellbeing through health promotion campaigns, awareness programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Providing occupational health support for ergonomics, workstation assessments, manual handling, and industrial hygiene programmes.
• Delivering training and education programmes, including manual handling, workstation setup, blood-borne pathogen awareness, health and wellbeing, and shift work management.
• Managing and supporting the First Aid Programme, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment, and service provision are maintained.
• Collaborating closely with Occupational Health Physicians, client management teams, EHS teams, employees, and external service providers.
• Participating in incident investigations and supporting statutory reporting requirements when required.
• Interpreting health surveillance results, identifying trends, and providing reports and recommendations to management.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential medical records in accordance with professional, legal, and GDPR requirements.
• Keeping up to date with occupational health, health and safety, and employment legislation to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Supporting emergency preparedness and response activities, including participation in ERT training and related initiatives.
• Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Occupational Health Department, including clinic coordination, vendor management, AED inspections, and first aid stock management.
• Providing departmental cover and support during periods of absence or increased operational demand.
• Attending and contributing to regular operational meetings, including weekly metrics reviews, team meetings, and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining standard work activities in line with client requirements and the EHS calendar.
• Providing professional advice and guidance to employees and managers on work-related health matters and workplace wellbeing.

Your profile

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Health is essential for this role. (We are open to meeting students currently working towards an Occupational Health qualification)
• Registered General Nurse with a valid NMBI registration
• Competency in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU ergonomics & administration of vaccines.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal, empathy and listening skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills including time management with proven track record of prioritizing key tasks and delivery to a high professional standard.
• Strong team member with proven ability to establish and maintain effective working people relationships.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in occupational health nursing.

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