Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified Occupational Health Nurse to come to work within the Trust's Occupational Health Team, with the aim of promoting a healthy workforce, maximising attendance levels and who can give specialist advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders. This busy and expanding department employs specialist nurses, registered nurses, Occupational Health physicians, counsellors and administrative support staff and provides a service to employees of the Trust and a number of small to medium workforces in the local community.
The role will incorporate the high-quality delivery of a full remit of Occupational Health services including sickness absence case management, health surveillance, health screening and infection control. You will be working within a SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The hours are 22.5 hours a week to be worked between Monday to Friday during 8.30am to 4.30pm and the post-holder will be required to work at both the Castle Hill and Hull Royal Departments depending upon the needs of the Service
If you are interested in joining this dynamic and forward thinking team and would like further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Helen Turner, Lead Occupational Health Nurse on 01482 (67)4773 or Claire Bollington on 01482 (62)3051.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for supporting the Head of Occupational Health Services in the delivery of a cost effective, quality multi-disciplinary Occupational Health Service.
The post holder will be a qualified Occupational Health Nurse with significant experience in the speciality and capable of providing a high standard of specialist care to employees of the trust and its external clients.
The post holder will be required to manage a designated caseload and provide advice to employees, managers and Human Resource colleagues on absence management and employee well-being at work. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Head of the Service on a rotational basis with other senior nurse colleagues during annual leave.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details Date posted
28 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
356-25-7186061
Job locations
Hull Royal Infirmary/Castle Hill Hospital
anlaby road
Hull
HU32JZ
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification Essential Essential
* NMC level one registration
* OH Nurse - Specialist Practitioner Qualification/Degree in Occupational Health
* Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
* Complex case management in Occupational Health
* Up to date knowledge of DOH/HSE legislation and recommendations
Essential Essential
* Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, IT)
* Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
* Able to work autonomously and as a member of the team
* Adept at critical thinking and decision making
* Able to carry out a wide range of practical skills and interpret results including, health surveillance, venepuncture, immunisations, spirometry, audiometry
* Management of sharps injury and providing infection control advice in line with Trust policy and procedures
* Ability to supervise junior nursing staff and admin staff
Desirable Desirable
* Experience of working in Occupational Health in the NHS and industrial setting
* Experience in the recruitment and selection process
* Experience of formulating and implementing occupational health policies and procedures
* Experience of undertaking audits and research projects
* Teaching and presentation skills
* Driving licence holder
Person Specification Essential Essential
* NMC level one registration
* OH Nurse - Specialist Practitioner Qualification/Degree in Occupational Health
* Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
* Complex case management in Occupational Health
* Up to date knowledge of DOH/HSE legislation and recommendations
Essential Essential
* Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, IT)
* Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
* Able to work autonomously and as a member of the team
* Adept at critical thinking and decision making
* Able to carry out a wide range of practical skills and interpret results including, health surveillance, venepuncture, immunisations, spirometry, audiometry
* Management of sharps injury and providing infection control advice in line with Trust policy and procedures
* Ability to supervise junior nursing staff and admin staff
Desirable Desirable
* Experience of working in Occupational Health in the NHS and industrial setting
* Experience in the recruitment and selection process
* Experience of formulating and implementing occupational health policies and procedures
* Experience of undertaking audits and research projects
* Teaching and presentation skills
* Driving licence holder
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Hull Royal Infirmary/Castle Hill Hospital
anlaby road
Hull
HU32JZ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Hull Royal Infirmary/Castle Hill Hospital
anlaby road
Hull
HU32JZ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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