About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: 4th June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated Occupational health Professional to join our SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health and Wellbeing service based at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and at our other site at Rotherham Hospital NHS Trust.
The role will require you to provide clinical expertise in relation to occupational health issues in order to support the delivery of a high standard service with a clear focus on prevention and effective attendance management.
The post holder will support the day to day management of the Occupational health service providing support to junior clinical and administrative team members, and will be based across our service on The Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust site and Rotherham Hospital Foundation Trust site.
The post holder will have substantial Occupational health experience at a specialist level within a large organisation with a proven track record of meeting local/national targets.
Main duties of the job
The appointed candidate will:
Deputise for the Lead Occupational Health and Wellbeing Specialist Nurse Practitioner.
Participate in the provision of a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing service to clients of Barnsley Occupational Health Service, including the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Health needs, activities and standards.
They will deliver specialist Occupational Health advice within the Trust and to external client groups as per agreed contracts and Service Level Agreements.
Promote Occupational Health and Wellbeing within the Trust and maintain an understanding and good working relationships with all client groups.
Respond to the professional developments in Occupational Health Practice and Health and Safety Legislation.
Be aware of new initiatives and develop policies to ensure that legal requirements are communicated effectively to clients to minimise health and safety risks.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description forOccupational Health Specialist Practitioner
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of supervising and motivating staff Experience of developing/willingness to learn to implement National Guidance/Health and Safety Policy into Knowledge of Occupational Health Policy and procedure Experience of gathering data and producing reports
Desirable
Experience of developing evidence-based practice
Personal Attributes Essential
Willingness to undertake any further training development as identified in appraisal Able to build credibility and trust quickly to work professionally with all grades of staff internally and externally Ability to develop innovative thinking with regard to problem solving Ability to work proactively in dealing with service delivery
Other Factors Desirable
Car driver/owner
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Knowledge of Microsoft office and OH computer systems (ie OPAS / COHORT)
Trust Values Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work. Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?
Qualifications Essential
RGN qualified In possession of a diploma/degree in Occupational Health OR Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, with Specialist Practitioner Status
Desirable
Previous experience of Occupational Health nursing in the NHS First line management course Basic Counselling Course Mediation qualification NEBOSH qualification
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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)