Are you a clinically experienced Occupational Health professional ready to step into a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated in-house Occupational Health team within a high-profile transport environment.
As the Occupational Health Lead Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of delivering and shaping high-quality OH services. You’ll provide clinical leadership, mentor the team, and ensure the highest standards of governance, service delivery, and patient care.
About the Role
You’ll combine hands-on clinical work with strategic leadership, managing the day-to-day operations of the department alongside the OH & Operational Standards Manager and working closely with the in-house Occupational Health Physician.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading all clinical aspects of the Occupational Health service, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care
Conducting medicals, health surveillance, management referrals, and workplace risk assessments
Managing complex cases, triaging, and providing expert clinical advice
Driving clinical governance, quality assurance, and service improvement projects
Overseeing the implementation of a new OH software system and ensuring accurate record-keeping
Delivering mentorship, training, and professional supervision to the OH team
Supporting strategic priorities such as wellbeing programmes, vaccination campaigns, and SEQOHS accreditation
Collaborating with operational leaders on risk assessments and workplace health initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Registered Nurse with active NMC registration (SCPHN preferred)
Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health Nursing (degree/diploma) desirable
At least 3 years’ OH experience, ideally in a safety-critical or transport environment
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
Proven knowledge of OH legislation, clinical governance, and best practice
Confident in using OH software and interpreting data for reporting
Excellent communication, influencing, and organisational skills
Vaccination training and health campaign delivery experience
Full UK driving licence
Benefits
Flexible hybrid working (part remote, part on-site)
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance - Staff Plan (employee only)
Bonus - Annual General Bonus
Share incentive Plan - Contributory + Free shares
Productivity Payment - after 6 month probation (opt in)
Life Assurance - 7x (pension scheme member) 4x (no pension scheme)
Income Protection (if pension scheme member)
Annual Holiday - 25 days
Other leave - 26 additional hours pa
Company Sick Pay?
Accident Insurance
Subsidised catering
Concessionary staff travel scheme
Regular training and CPD opportunities
How To Apply:
Click Apply Nowand send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. Or for more information about this fantastic opportunity and to discuss it in confidence, please contact Charllie DeanusorThe Teamat01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to info@ohmedical.co.uk.
About OH Medical:
OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.