Occupational Health & Wellbeing Lead Nurse - Peterborough

Job summary

Are you an experienced Occupational Health nurse looking for an opportunity to lead, develop others and make a difference to staff wellbeing?

Join North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust as our Occupational Health & Wellbeing Lead Nurse. You will combine clinical practice with professional leadership, supporting our nursing team to deliver a confidential, responsive and high-quality service to Trust employees and external clients.

Working closely with the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service Manager, you will help shape clinical practice, improve services and support staff to remain well at work or return safely following illness, therefore the preferred applicant is required to hold an Occupational Health Qualification and/or have Occupational Health experience.

Your main base will be Peterborough City Hospital; however, the role requires flexibility to travel and work across other Trust sites on a weekly basis.

**Please note interviews will be held Face to Face**

Main duties of the job

You will provide clinical leadership and day-to-day line management for the Occupational Health nursing team, supporting staff development, supervision and training.

Alongside managing complex occupational health cases, you will provide clear, impartial advice to employees and managers on fitness for work, workplace adjustments and health concerns.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating staffing and clinic activity to support an effective service.
• Providing senior clinical advice on immunisation, infection risks and blood or body fluid exposure incidents.
• Developing policies, procedures and evidence-based practice through audit and service improvement.
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives, including vaccination campaigns.
• Working with managers, HR colleagues and other professionals to support employee health.
• Deputising for the Service Manager when required.
• Strong knowledge and experience of health surveillance, with the ability to provide clinical oversight and ensure programmes are delivered safely, consistently and in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.