Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Advisor
Occupational Health Burton on Trent Permanent Jul 27, 2026

We're recruiting an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join our Occupational Health & Wellbeing team based in Burton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an autonomous OH professional who enjoys managing a varied caseload, working closely with employees and managers, and delivering high-quality Occupational Health services that positively impact workplace health and wellbeing.

As an Occupational Health Nurse, you'll provide the full range of Occupational Health services, including:

• Fitness for Work assessments
• Sickness absence management
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Pre-employment assessments
• Safety Critical Medicals
• Immunisations and vaccination programmes
• Workplace health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Advising managers and HR on Occupational Health matters
• Providing guidance on workplace adjustments and return-to-work plans

You’ll work independently while collaborating closely with the Lead Occupational Health Nurse, HR teams and key stakeholders across the business.

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Minimum 2 years' Occupational Health experience
• Occupational Health qualification (Diploma/Degree) or working towards
• Experience with Health Surveillance and Fitness for Work assessments
• Experience conducting Safety Critical Medicals
• Strong case management and report-writing skills
• Understanding of SEQOHS standards and Occupational Health legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

You’ll be:

Confident working autonomously

Commercially aware and customer-focused

Professional, organised and proactive

Able to build credibility with managers and employees at all levels

Passionate about workplace health, wellbeing and rehabilitation

Flexible and able to adapt to business and client needs