Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner – RSSB

RSSB is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to join its Health and Wellbeing team, supporting the delivery of occupational health initiatives across the rail industry. This varied role combines clinical expertise, health risk management, medical standards and stakeholder engagement to help create healthier, safer and more resilient workplaces through an evidence-based approach to workforce wellbeing.

RSSB is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to join the organisation on a permanent basis. This integral role within the System Safety and Health Directorate supports the delivery of Occupational Health and Wellbeing activities across the rail industry. Working as part of the wider Health and Wellbeing team, the successful candidate will provide clinical and professional expertise to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of occupational health management.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners, the Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner will support the development and delivery of initiatives that promote both physical and psychological health, helping to create healthier, safer and more resilient working environments. The role focuses on delivering an evidence-based occupational health service that supports workforce health, applies robust medical standards, and strengthens industry efficiency and capability.

This includes contributing to the development and application of medical standards, supporting occupational health training, and driving improvements in how occupational health is delivered across the rail system.

This role is based at RSSB’s Fenchurch Avenue office, with hybrid working available. The closing date for applications is 19 October 2026
, with interviews scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26 October 2026
.

The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner will:

• Provide professional occupational health expertise to support the development, interpretation and application of rail industry medical standards, ensuring they are evidence-based, proportionate and support safe workforce deployment.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of occupational health practice across the industry, promoting consistent, high-quality approaches to assessing fitness for work and managing health risk.
• Support the development and maintenance of guidance and tools relating to mental health and responding to potentially traumatic incidents, including fatalities, trespass events and work-related violence.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of occupational health training for rail organisations, building capability and understanding of occupational health principles, medical standards and best practice.
• Support the development and maintenance of guidance and tools to help industry respond effectively to key health priorities through practical interventions informed by industry data.
• Provide clinical input to industry projects, working groups and research activities, ensuring occupational health considerations are embedded within wider safety and health initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of guidance, tools and standards that support legislative compliance and improve occupational health management.
• Ensure the value and benefits of interventions can be measured and evaluated.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Health and Wellbeing team and wider directorate to integrate occupational health into broader safety, health and wellbeing programmes.
• Use data, insight and industry intelligence to identify emerging health risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage with occupational health providers, employers, regulators and other stakeholders to promote best practice and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver commercial training and consultancy support relating to occupational health.

Candidates should possess:

• Registered Nurse (RN) status with a valid NMC registration.
• Proven experience delivering occupational health services, including fitness-for-work assessments, case management and health surveillance.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation, standards and best practice.
• Experience applying and interpreting medical standards within safety-critical environments.
• The ability to contribute to the development of guidance, standards and processes that improve occupational health practice.
• Experience collaborating with operational teams, HR professionals, safety specialists and external…