Occupational Health Nurse ​/ Trainee Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse / Trainee Occupational Health Nurse

Heales Innovation Group - Stoke on Trent to Derby area

Salary: DOE £33500-£38000

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career in Occupational Health and able to cover Stoke on Trent / Derby area? Whether you're an experienced Occupational Health Nurse or a Registered Nurse looking to specialise, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that is passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing.

We're looking for professional, caring and motivated Occupational Health Nurses and Trainee Occupational Health Nurses to join our expanding clinical team. You'll deliver high-quality occupational health services across a diverse client base while receiving ongoing support, professional development and opportunities to build your expertise.

The Heales Innovation Group, incorporating Heales Medical, operates within the Occupational Health sector, supporting both private and public organisations across the UK. As our business continues to grow, we're investing in our people and are committed to developing exceptional Occupational Health professionals.

This is a varied and rewarding clinical role where no two days are the same.

You’ll work with employees and organisations across a range of industries, delivering occupational health assessments, health surveillance and wellbeing services while supporting individuals to remain healthy and productive at work.

Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, you'll provide evidence-based advice, maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all services are delivered in accordance with legislation, professional standards and organisational policies.

Whether working remotely, from clinic locations or visiting client sites, you'll play an important role in delivering a professional, caring and efficient Occupational Health service.

• Conduct pre-employment and pre-course health assessments, reviewing health questionnaires, immunisation records and GP reports.
• Triage employees and service users, providing appropriate clinical advice and determining next steps.
• Deliver telephone, video and face-to-face Occupational Health consultations.
• Assess fitness for work and provide recommendations on workplace adjustments or restrictions.
• Carry out health surveillance and medical assessments, including:
  • Blood pressure
  • Height and weight
  • Urinalysis
  • Vision screening
  • Audiometry
  • Spirometry
  • Vaccinations
  • Phlebotomy
• Produce professional fitness-for-work certificates and management reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the Occupational Health needle-stick helpline, escalating complex cases to Occupational Health Physicians where appropriate.
• Liaise with laboratories, GPs and third-party providers to obtain relevant medical evidence.

• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date clinical records at all times.
• Ensure all assessments are completed in line with current legislation, professional guidance and company policies.
• Carry out individual and job-specific risk assessments where required.
• Safely manage vaccines, clinical equipment and IT systems, ensuring calibration and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD), clinical supervision and NMC registration.

• Promote positive health and wellbeing through lifestyle advice, nutrition guidance and health education.
• Support workplace wellbeing initiatives and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Occupational Health services across the organisation.

• Excellent clinical judgement and professional integrity.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently while managing a varied clinical caseload.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent report-writing and clinical documentation skills.
• A proactive approach with effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• A caring and compassionate…