About this role
Job summary
Are you a registered nurse with a passion for employee wellbeing and occupational health? Do you want to make a real difference to the health, safety and success of a diverse workforce?
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join our Workforce Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert occupational health advice and support, helping employees remain healthy, safe and productive at work.
About the Role
As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting the Council's operational effectiveness by delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational health services.
You will undertake:
Management and self-referrals Pre-placement health assessments Fitness for work medicals, including driver and night worker assessments Health surveillance programmes Wellbeing initiatives and health promotion activities Occupational health advice to managers, HR colleagues and employees
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who:
Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Holds an Occupational Health qualification or has substantial occupational health experience across a variety of settings Has strong clinical assessment skills and sound occupational health knowledge Can communicate confidently and effectively with employees, managers and stakeholders at all levels Has excellent written and verbal communication skills Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice
This role requires the ability to travel across Council sites. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is desirable. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
If you're passionate about occupational health and want to help build a healthier workforce, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Interview Date: tbc
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Ensure that the Workforce Health services are responsive to employees and to ensure that the relevant managers and HR Advisors are informed about issues relating to the wellbeing of specific employees.
2. Work autonomously as part of a team to maintain effective communication with members of staff, managers and other professionals to ensure a seamless service delivery.
3. Provide specialist clinical advice in accordance with best OH evidence based practice.
4. Develop good working relationships with relevant staff within the hospital /community and with external client staff members. This could include providing ad-hoc advice on health related matters.
5. Liaise and work in partnership with other relevant stakeholders and agencies promoting community health, safety and employee wellbeing.
6. Ensure that all Workforce Health data and records are managed in conditions which are legislation compliant and has due regard to confidentiality of information.
7. Represent the Council at internal and external meetings relating to the wellbeing of employees.
8. Develop programmes and projects that promote and maintain the wellbeing of employees.
9. Undertake medical assessments of employees and provide objective advice and support to service managers and employees. This could include reviewing the assessments and medicals from the Occupational Health Technician.
10. Complete reviews of relevant risk assessments and provide advice and guidance according to legislation requirements, occupational health knowledge and other relevant procedures.
11. In assistance with the OH Manager, support and develop programmes and projects that promote and maintain the wellbeing of employees.
12. Ensure the maintenance of statutory medical records and production of statistics, as required.
13. Help develop policies and procedures to promote a healthy and safe workplace to a high standard and ensure they are easy to use to deliver a high clinical quality Workforce Health service including employee assessments, pre-employment screening, health surveillance, positive health promotion and effective Occupational Health doctor referral services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse qualified NMC Registered Registered Occupational Health Qualification or strong occupational health experience in a variety of settings.
Desirable
Hold a full UK driving licence; - and have access to a vehicle for work purpose - willingness to obtain business insurance - adjustments can be considered for candidates with a disability
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Calderdale Council
Address Calderdale Council
Princess Buildings
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 1TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2 (Opens in a new tab)