Senior Occupational Health Nurse

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 32 hours over a 4 day week
• Working Arrangement: 2-3 days in-office 
• Salary: NJC Grade H2 £40,476 - £44,711 per annum, pro-rata
• Additional Benefits: Market Forces Supplement of up to £3k pa pro-rata
• Organisation: Blackpool Council

Reed are supporting Blackpool Council's recruitment to a Senior Occupational Health Nurse position based within the Council's dedicated Occupational Health team in the heart of Blackpool, close to all transport links.

The Council are seeking a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Adviser to enhance workplace health across the organisation. This role is ideal for an experienced OH Nurse Advisor, seeking a significant role in OH management and policy development, or a OH Advisor looking for a more senior role.  

• Lead the nurse-led service, ensuring adequate occupational health provision and resources.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, training, and support for both the nursing and admin teams.
• Efficiently manage a nurse triage system to allocate referrals to the appropriate health professional within required timescales, ensuring Service Level Agreement targets are met.
• Conduct medical consultations and case conferences, providing advice and recommendations in management reports, including onward referrals if necessary.
• Offer recommendations for possible adjustments for new employees based on comprehensive assessments.
• Perform health screening and surveillance as determined by risk assessments and relevant health and safety regulations, compiling detailed outcome reports.

• Proven experience as a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Adviser or a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clinical supervision and training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage inquiries and interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to undertake detailed medical consultations and provide actionable advice.
• Knowledge of health screening and surveillance protocols.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in occupational health.

• Hybrid working options.
• Excellent annual leave and flexi-time arrangements.
• Access to comprehensive learning opportunities and employee benefits from day one.
• Competitive salary with annual Market Forces Supplement review.

To apply for the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Adviser position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.