Job summary
Why Join Us?
At Derbyshire County Council, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated professionals and make a significant impact whilst supporting our business goals. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation.
To apply please copy and paste the below link into your web browser and submit your CV and supporting statement, we look forward to hearing from you:
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Role Overview:
* Lead a team of Occupational Nurses and in-house counsellor.
* Support the councils workforce of 10,000 across Derbyshire.
* Collaborate with Occupational Health physicians, counselling service, Health and Safety, and HR colleagues.
* Work with external customers, including Schools and District Councils.
Ideal Candidate:
* Registered General Nurse with OH Diploma or Degree.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Customer, performance, and solution focused.
* Proven track record of high standards, clinically and operationally.
* Passionate about proactive OH benefits.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the team and work clinically.
* Deliver face-to-face assessments, case management, workplace assessments, pre-employment screening, and health surveillance.
* Provide advice to colleagues and managers.
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams internally.
* Based at County Hall, Matlock; report to Health and Safety Manager, Policy and Wellbeing Development.
* Interact with employees from various roles in diverse work environments.
* Travel around the county occasionally; driving is essential.
About us
Support & Benefits:
* Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
* Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
* Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wisdom app.
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensures a healthy work-life balance.
* Local Government Pension Scheme: Provides financial security.
* Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Promotes a healthy lifestyle.
* Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encourages environmentally friendly commuting options.
* Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
Details Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,055 to £46,439 a year (2025/2026 pay award pending)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0015-25-0000
Job locations
Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG
Job description Job responsibilities
* Contribute to the delivery of the Health Safety and Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan and recommend areas for future development.
* Manage, promote and contribute to an agreed occupational health programme, to include both work-related and general health issues.
* Identify and contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Health policies, practices and new initiatives to reflect current trends, working collaboratively across the wellbeing function and consulting with key stakeholders.
* Manage the Occupational Health Unit using operational excellence as a basis for modernising service delivery so it is effective in delivering the aims of the Councils Health Safety and Wellbeing Action Plan.
* Supervise team performance, ensure team member training and developmental needs are identified and met.
* Maintain and monitor existing occupational health and wellbeing contracts, and contribute to the procurement of future cost effective, value adding occupational health and associated wellbeing contracts to ensure they meet service needs.
* Co-ordinate and monitor the health surveillance programme.
Job description Job responsibilities
* Contribute to the delivery of the Health Safety and Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan and recommend areas for future development.
* Manage, promote and contribute to an agreed occupational health programme, to include both work-related and general health issues.
* Identify and contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Health policies, practices and new initiatives to reflect current trends, working collaboratively across the wellbeing function and consulting with key stakeholders.
* Manage the Occupational Health Unit using operational excellence as a basis for modernising service delivery so it is effective in delivering the aims of the Councils Health Safety and Wellbeing Action Plan.
* Supervise team performance, ensure team member training and developmental needs are identified and met.
* Maintain and monitor existing occupational health and wellbeing contracts, and contribute to the procurement of future cost effective, value adding occupational health and associated wellbeing contracts to ensure they meet service needs.
* Co-ordinate and monitor the health surveillance programme.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Please see the Person Profile for more details.
Desirable
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Qualifications Essential
* Registered nurse and Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing or
* equivalent.
Person Specification Experience Essential
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Desirable
* Please see the Person Profile for more details.
Qualifications Essential
* Registered nurse and Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing or
* equivalent.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name
Derbyshire County Council
Address
Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG
Employer's website
https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Derbyshire County Council
Address
Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG
Employer's website
https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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