Occupational Health Nurse
Posted 1 day 13 hours ago by Dovecote Park
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Pontefract, United Kingdom, WF7 5
Job Description
Occupational Health Nurse 
Reference: SEP
Expiry date: 17:30, Thu, 8th Oct 2026
Location: Stapleton, Nr Pontefract
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Free onsite parking, Onsite gym, Subsidised canteen, Staff shop, Cycle to work scheme,
Occupational Health NurseLocation: Pontefract - Site based, not hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support our business within the meat industry.
We operate across two sites, so will involve a small amount of travel.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver a comprehensive occupational health service to employees within the food industry.
- Carry out health surveillance activities, including audiometry, spirometry and other statutory assessments.
- Conduct fitness-for-work and pre-placement medical assessments.
- Support workplace drug and alcohol testing.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with clinical governance and GDPR requirements.
- Work collaboratively with HR, Health & Safety and operational teams to provide occupational health advice.
- Promote employee health, wellbeing and preventative health initiatives.
- Manage occupational health casework, including sickness absence and return-to-work support.
- Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration.
- Proven occupational health experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience delivering health surveillance and occupational health case management.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong IT skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload.
- IT literate
- Occupational Health qualification (Diploma or Degree).
- Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and food standards.
- Experience delivering immunisation and health programmes.
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.