Occupational Health Business Partner

Occupational Health Business Partner(SCPHN-qualified OH Nurse) Grade: M

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

up to 30 hours (part time options can be discussed at interview)

Location:

Northallerton, North Yorkshire- hybrid remote with some travel to Northallerton About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) to join our Health & Wellbeing Service as an Occupational Health (OH) Business Partner.

This is a strategic and clinical role where you will work closely with leaders and managers to support workforce health, wellbeing, and attendance across North Yorkshire Council and external clients. You’ll play a key part in enabling a healthy, resilient workforce by providing expert occupational health advice and delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions.

• 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.

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

• NMC Registered General Nurse (Part
  1)
• Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)
• 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
• Experience working within a SEQOHS-accredited service
• Experience in policy development or service improvement
• Mentoring or leadership experience
• Postgraduate or professional development in Occupational Health

At North Yorkshire Council, we value our people and are committed to supporting your development and career progression.

We offer:

• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Access to training, mentoring, and coaching
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• The chance to influence and improve workforce health at a strategic level

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds