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Occupational Health Nurse
- pontefract, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £42 - £50 Per Hour
Job Description
Occupational Health Nurse
Location:
Pontefract
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary:
£42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Hours:
8am – 4.30pm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to support a growing business that operates across two sites, so will involve a small amount of travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a high-quality occupational health service, supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees.
- Deliver health surveillance programmes, including audiometry, spirometry, and other statutory health assessments.
- Conduct pre-placement medicals and fitness-for-work assessments.
- Carry out workplace drug and alcohol screening in line with company policies.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with clinical governance standards and GDPR requirements.
- Work closely with HR, Health & Safety, and operational teams to provide expert occupational health advice and guidance.
- Promote employee wellbeing through health promotion initiatives and preventative healthcare programmes.
- Manage occupational health casework, including sickness absence management, rehabilitation, and return-to-work assessments.
Essential Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a current and valid NMC registration.
- Demonstrable occupational health experience, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
- Proven experience in delivering health surveillance programmes and managing occupational health casework.
- Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel between sites where required.
- Strong IT skills, including experience using occupational health systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to work independently, prioritise a varied workload, and manage competing demands effectively.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Occupational Health qualification (Diploma or Degree).
- Good understanding of UK occupational health legislation, Health & Safety requirements, and food industry standards.
- Experience delivering workplace immunisation programmes and health promotion initiatives.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business.