Specialist Nurse Advisor Occupational Health

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Nurse Advisor Occupational Health

The closing date is 03 March 2026

To support the Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing in the delivery of occupational health services to King's College Hospital NHS Trust and associated external clients. The post holder will ensure that a proactive comprehensive Occupational Health Service is provided and is delivered to the highest standard.

The post holder is also required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, to implement and monitor policies, standards and guidelines within the King's College Hospital NHS Trust Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing and act as a leader within the department in terms of supporting and developing the team with a focus on continuous learning and development.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake clinical activities as directed by the Service Manager, Principal Nurse Advisor or their nominated deputy to include - vaccination clinics, health screening, case management, health surveillance work, environmental visits/risk assessments, attendance management, health promotion activities (and presentations), ergonomic assessments/training as required and become involved in corporate inductions or clinical projects as required.
• To use the Occupational Health database for the entering of clinical activity, ensuring that information is updated in a timely and accurate manner, to include EPP and non-EPP clinical activity and daily immunisation activity.
• To act as an autonomous practitioner and provide professional advice on Occupational Health issues.
• To ensure the effective delivery of a work protection immunisation programme for King's College Hospital staff and other external contracts as required.
• To ensure an effective employment screening service is in place, which advises management and Human Resources of applicant's fitness and Disability Discrimination Act requirements.
• To undertake sickness absence reviews, and advise on disability in regards to the Equality Act in line with the Trust's sickness absence policy, promoting equality and valuing diversity.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• To provide professional mentorship to the junior occupational health staff under the direction of the Service Manager or Principal Nurse Advisor
• Clinical responsibility for overseeing junior staff in a on a day to day basis
• To participate in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operating guidelines, which are in line with, evidence based practice
• To ensure agreed standards are met by participating in clinical audit
• To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the Trust and external clients
• To work closely with the Occupational Health Consultant Physicians to case manage referrals to the Department as triaged by the Head of Nursing
• Support contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager or senior nursing staff
• To be accountable for ordering and auditing clinical supplies and vaccinations as required for the smooth running of the practice nurse clinics as directed by the Senior Specialist Nurse Advisors and Service Manage

Person Specification Essential and Desirable

• Registered General Nurse/Registered Nurse Adult
• Demonstrable clinical expertise in and commitment to the professional development of others
• Awareness and understanding of issues surrounding risk management and Health and Safety management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Occupational Health and Well- Being 3rd Floor Jennie Lee House

£46,419 to £55,046 a year inc HCA's

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-CORP-

Job locations

Occupational Health and Well- Being 3rd Floor Jennie Lee House