Occupational Health Nurse

Strategic & Clinical Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Occupational Health Clinical and Administration Teams at Blackwell Associates.

• Conduct health surveillance and screening assessments, including but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, skin and Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) monitoring.

• Support the screening of pre-employment health related information, and carry out assessments, including baseline health surveillance assessments for new recruits where required.

• Safety critical medicals

• Night worker health assessments

• Liaise with the Occupational Health Team, including onward referrals to an Occupational Health Physician where indicated.

• Assist with occupational flu vaccination programme.

• Provides assistance to the client in all incident investigation and statutory reporting to government and insurance bodies and professions.

• Assists with the Health Promotion and Employee Wellbeing Programme.

• Responsibility for keeping up to date on all relevant legislative and statutory changes as it pertains to the health and safety of client’s employees.

• Conducts Pre Employment Health Screening

• Conducts appropriate health surveillance examinations, interprets results and provides regular trending analysis to management.

• Maintains medical information and records in a confidential manner.

• Performs pregnancy risk assessments

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records for audits and legal compliance.

• Demonstrate strong IT and administrative competence, handling scheduling, documentation, and occupational health reporting efficiently.

• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice, ensuring sensitive health information is handled with discretion and professionalism.

• Experience in risk assessment, applying clinical knowledge to evaluate workplace health risks and support proactive safety initiatives.

• Registered Nurse with a valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Degree in Nursing (BSc Nursing or equivalent).

• Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health Nursing (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma, Degree, or MSc in Occupational Health) or willingness to undertake relevant training.

• Minimum 1–2 years post-registration clinical nursing experience.

• Previous experience in occupational health, health screening, employee wellbeing, or case management is desirable.

• Experience conducting health assessments, vaccinations, and health surveillance is advantageous.