Specialist Community Public Health Nurse OH; Business Partner

Jobs Specialist Community Public Health Nurse OH (Business Partner)

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£48,738- £53,051 pro rata per annum

04/10/2026

North Yorkshire Council

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Full Time

What if you could influence strategy, shape culture and improve the health and wellbeing of thousands of employees?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the continued development of our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service. Supporting the transformation of the service, you will help drive our contribution to the Keep Britain Working agenda, improving workforce health, wellbeing and employment outcomes across North Yorkshire and beyond.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) to join our Health & Wellbeing Service as an Occupational Health Business Partner.

This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, shape service delivery and use your occupational health expertise to improve workforce health and wellbeing outcomes.

Working in partnership with senior leaders, managers and external clients, you will provide expert occupational health advice that supports workforce wellbeing, attendance and organisational performance.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative, evidence-based occupational health services, helping organisations create healthy, inclusive and resilient workplaces where people can thrive.

As a SEQOHS-accredited service, we are proud of the high standards we deliver and the positive impact we have on the working lives of those we support. As our Occupational Health Business Partner, you will be instrumental in driving service excellence, influencing strategic direction and ensuring employees are supported to remain healthy, safe and productive at work.

For more information about us, please visit Opportunities in Occupational Health | North Yorkshire Council

What You’ll Be Doing

As an OH Business Partner, you will:

• Provide specialist clinical advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation, and workplace health risks
• Manage a complex caseload, supporting employees in sensitive or challenging situations
• Work in partnership with managers to address attendance, performance, and wellbeing concerns
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on workforce health strategy
• Lead and contribute to health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Support organisational priorities by contributing to the People Strategy and service plans
• Represent Occupational Health in meetings, case conferences, and cross-service forums
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation, and clinical governance requirements

You will also help shape and develop policies, influence practice, and identify emerging workforce health risks, supporting a proactive and preventative approach to workplace wellbeing.

You will have a Job Plan providing you with protected time to dedicate to business partnership tasks, allowing you to organise and prioritise your workload effectively.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Occupational Health professional who can combine clinical expertise with strategic influence.

Essential Requirements

• NMC Registered General Nurse (Part 3 SCPH Nurse (OH) )
• Significant post-registration experience in Occupational Health
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Occupational Health practice and services
  • Health & Safety legislation
• Experience managing complex casework and influencing organisational decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including handling sensitive situations
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload

Desirable

Experience working within a SEQOHS-accredited service

• Experience in policy development or…