Occupational Health Nurse

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Basis Part time

Job category/type Administrative and support, Professional and managerial

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Nurse to join our Occupational Health team. We are looking for an individual who is committed and passionate about occupational health and providing and delivering a high-quality service that meets the needs of our clients.

You'll be joining a team consisting of experienced nurses and an experienced and supportive administrative team, which values and respects all of its team members and the wider university community it serves.

We provide a comprehensive OH service to staff of the university, students on specific courses and other external organisations and pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, customer focused and forward-thinking service, committed to the professional and personal development of its staff.

As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will,

• Report to the Occupational Health Clinical Lead, working alongside the rest of the team to provide the highest standard of clinical care and advice to our clients.
• Be responsible for the delivery of immunisation programme for Health Care students.
• Undertake health clearance assessments for all staff joining the university and students on specific courses and offering advice relating to their fitness for the posts and courses applied for as well advising on any reasonable adjustments.
• Undertake relevant health surveillance assessments for staff in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and university policies/guidance.
• Possess sound knowledge and interest in issues affecting wellbeing in the workplace and engage in health promotional activities.

You will be an experienced Nurse (RGN), registered with the NMC and hold GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, together with excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel.

Demonstrating a high level of clinical knowledge and skills applicable to a wide spectrum of occupational health practice, you will have experience of delivering vaccinations or undertaking venepuncture or be willing to undertake training to carry out this work within the first 6 months of employment.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may also be required, depending on your role.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive,supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Grace Murahwa (OH Clinical Lead) via email

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.