Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Health Senior Nurse Lead to join the senior management team at Working Well, our SEQOHS-accredited NHS Occupational Health Service.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for providing strategic clinical leadership and professional accountability for all clinical activities within the occupational health team. You will work closely with the Service Director, who holds overall operational responsibility, and collaborate with Occupational Health Physicians, who oversee regulated medical governance.
Responsibilities
* Provide Clinical Leadership; lead and inspire the clinical team, offering clear direction and maintaining a visible and accessible clinical presence; act as a role model for best practice and professional standards in occupational health.
* Expert Clinical advisory role; act as the senior clinical advisor within the service, providing expert guidance and support to other healthcare professionals based on specialist knowledge and experience in occupational health.
* Governance and Standards oversight; develop, implement, and review clinical policies and procedures; ensure that standards and processes are robust, evidence-based, and consistently applied across all service delivery areas.
* Strategic Leadership contribution; as a senior management team member, contribute to strategic planning, development, and future direction of the service; provide clinical input into service improvement initiatives, workforce planning, and operational decision-making.
About Working Well
Working Well is a proactive member of the NHS Health at Work Network, supporting the Government’s health and work strategy to improve the quality and delivery of occupational health services.
We help employers and employees perform at their best by supporting them to proactively manage health at work because health is everyone’s business.
Our Services
* Health and wellbeing at work
* Workplace risk assessments
* Fitness for work and return-to-work planning
* Occupational implications of health conditions
Our Team
Established over 30 years ago, our multidisciplinary team includes: Occupational Health Nurses and Doctors, Physiotherapists, Counsellors, and Therapists; Skilled Administrators and Support Staff. We foster a friendly, respectful, and supportive culture where collaboration and kindness are central to everything we do.
Recent Achievements
We are proud to be recognised for our innovation and excellence: Highly Commended at the NHS Health at Work Network Recognition Awards for our partnership with South West Ambulance Service Trust, establishing a hub-and-spoke model for OH services across the South West. Our Proactive Physiotherapy Service received special recognition in the Team of the Year category at the GHC Better Care Together Awards, and was invited to present at the Health and Wellbeing at Work Conference at the NEC Birmingham.
Full details of the role responsibilities and person specification can be found in the Job Description attached.
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 327-25-479-B
Job locations: Rikenel, Montpellier, Gloucester, GL1 1LY
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Occupational Health Specialist Nurse
* Management/Leadership qualification, training and/or development
Experience
* Experience of working in both NHS and non-NHS environments
* Extensive experience as a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Specialist
* Significant Occupational Health management experience, including leading/managed Service Level Agreements with large customer organisations
Desirable
* Experience of working in a SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health Service
* Experience of working with G2
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure submission.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Rikenel, Montpellier, Gloucester, GL1 1LY
Employer's website: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
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