If you’re a qualified Occupational Health professional with strong clinical and operational experience and a passion for developing people, we’d love to hear from you., This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health professional to lead a well-established service and make a significant contribution to workforce health and wellbeing across North Yorkshire and beyond. As Lead Occupational Health Nurse, you will combine clinical expertise with strong operational leadership, guiding a multidisciplinary team while helping to shape the future direction of the service. Working with the Occupational Health Business Partner SCPH Nurses, you will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, sustainable and customer-focused Occupational Health Service, supporting both organisational objectives and positive health outcomes for those who use our service. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and developing the Occupational Health team to deliver excellent outcomes for clients.
- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring resources are effectively managed and service standards are maintained.
- Providing coaching, mentoring and professional support to colleagues, promoting continuous learning and development.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring services remain responsive to their needs.
- Acting as a source of expert occupational health advice and clinical guidance.
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the achievement of strategic objectives.
- Supporting wider public health, health promotion and employee wellbeing programmes.This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and operational knowledge. To be successful in this position, you should be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications, and experience within your application:
- A proven track record in Occupational Health Nursing, or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Experience working in a clinic-based, nurse-led environment.
- Experience acting as a Lead Nurse within a clinic-based, nurse-led setting.
- Registration as a Part 1 Registered General Nurse (RGN).
- An Occupational Health qualification (Degree or Diploma).
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to design and deliver engaging training and learning materials.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions and make informed decisions that support effective service delivery.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing policies, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, best practice, and organisational requirements.
- While experience of SEQOHS accreditation standards would be advantageous, it is not essential. Why join us?The Occupational Health team at North Yorkshire Council delivers a comprehensive and highly valued service to both internal and external clients. With a team of dedicated Occupational Health professionals supporting organisations across North Yorkshire and beyond, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a service that makes a tangible difference to employee health and wellbeing.In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include:
- a local government with generous employer contribution pension scheme
- salary sacrifice schemes
- modern flexible working practices
- learning and development packages
- career advancement opportunities
- employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets and gym discounts
- green car and cycle schemes travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
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