NHS
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 25 January 2026
The postholder will work within the established OH team and primarily provide a specialist Occupational Health service focusing on manager referrals and health assessments for employees and managers of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The OH service is nurse led, with the benefit of an OH Physician attending weekly.
The role is part-time to support provision of the service, and some flexibility of working hours may be negotiable.
Main duties of the job
To promote, maintain and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff.
To advise both management and staff on the protection of employees against physical or environmental health hazards, which may arise from their work or the conditions in which it is carried out.
To provide a proactive case management service to support health and wellbeing assessments, and help support employee health and presence in the workplace to drive down sickness absence.
About us Talk to anyone who has used the NHS, and it is the people who looked after them that they will remember. Those working in the NHS will talk about the amazing people who provide care and treatment. We are proud to be part of that team, and have a role uniquely to support its ongoing wellbeing and success. CHFT has been awarded a range of accreditation in recognition of our positive employment practice. Alongside being a Disability Confident Employer, we\'ve also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a totally inclusive Trust.
We have a wide range of networks supporting our staff diversity and backgrounds. The OH service has SEQOHS accredited status, which has been maintained for 10+ years.
Job responsibilities Clinical Duties
Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care maintaining the highest possible standards.
Perform manager referrals, return to work assessments and manage rehabilitation to normal employee duties.
Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.
Where required, assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations, collect blood samples and/or initiate and perform health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated and in accordance with OH procedure, Trust Policy and customer SLA.
Where required, provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, DSE, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioners, or Physicians as required.
Review, assess and evaluate screening and post-vaccine blood results and implement any further actions required dependent upon those results and according to Department of Health guidelines, OH and Trust policies and procedures and in accordance with customer SLAs.
Respond to notification of sharps injuries, giving advice, guidance and support according to OH and Trust Infection Control and Sharps Injury policies.
Actively promote good health management and maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies.
Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the team and maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Support the Senior Specialist Practitioner in setting and monitoring standards and provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care with accurate contemporaneous records.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including compliance with the Hygiene code.
Professional Duties
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with managers and staff in all areas of contracts assigned, while maintaining confidentiality.
Advise staff and managers on safe working practice within legal frameworks (e.g., Stress Management, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment, Display Screen Equipment, Noise Control) and contribute to health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all employees and ensure their security.
Represent the Service in Trust / Contract meetings when required (e.g., Health and Safety Committee).
Involve in teaching and supervision of managers and staff on occupational health issues on one-to-one, small groups, and formal settings such as inductions and case conferences; mentor students on placement and provide clinical advice to the Wellbeing Assistant.
Managerial Duties
There are no managerial duties required in this post.
There are no financial duties required in this post.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Duties
Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care maintaining the highest possible standards.
Perform manager referrals, return to work assessments and manage rehabilitation to normal employee duties.
Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.
Where required, assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations, collect blood samples and/or initiate and perform health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated and in accordance OH procedure, Trust Policy and in accordance with customer SLA.
Where required provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, DSE, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioners, or Physicians as required.
Review, assess and evaluate screening and post-vaccine blood results and implement any further actions required dependent upon those results and according to Department of Health guidelines, OH and Trust policies and procedures and in accordance with customer SLAs.
Respond to notification of sharps injuries, giving advice, guidance and support according to OH and Trust Infection Control and Sharps Injury policies.
Actively promote good health management and maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies.
Maintain a light touch governance by acting as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the team and maintaining a safe working environment.
Support the Senior Specialist Practitioner in setting and monitoring standards and provide accurate written/electronic contemporaneous records.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including compliance with the Hygiene code.
Professional Duties
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with managers and staff in all areas of contracts assigned, whilst bearing in mind the confidential nature of the work.
Advise staff and managers on safe working practice and within legal frameworks (e.g., Stress Management, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment, Display Screen Equipment, Noise Control) and participate in health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all employees and ensure their security.
When required, represent the Service in Trust / Contract meetings (e.g., Health and Safety Committee).
Involve in teaching and supervision of all managers and staff on occupational health issues: one-to-one, small informal groups, formal classroom settings (e.g., inductions, case conferences, and health training courses); mentor students on placement and provide guidance to the Wellbeing Assistant.
Managerial and Financial
There are no managerial or financial duties required in this post.
Managing Self
Participate in regular supervision.
Attend mandatory training and develop a personal development plan with your Line Manager.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols; uphold Equal Opportunity policy; seek advice from your Line Manager when needed.
Maintain professional conduct and keep your Professional Registration up to date.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
This role may require travel within Calderdale and Kirklees areas, although predominantly being based at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Registered Nurse, Part 1 of the NMC Register
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Educated to Degree level in relevant OH qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
Occupational Health Experience within large healthcare organisations
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
OH report writing skills
Expert knowledge of occupational health requirements within a health care setting
Knowledge and experience of OH systems, both implementation and maximising use to support effective working and service improvements
Confident in undertaking telephone / video assessments
Management of Occupational Skin conditions
DSE and Ergonomic assessment
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
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.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata
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The postholder will work within the established OH team and primarily provide a specialist Occupational Health service focusing on manager referrals and health assessments for employees and managers of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The OH service is nurse led, with the benefit of an OH Physician attending weekly.
The role is part-time to support provision of the service, and some flexibility of working hours may be negotiable.
Main duties of the job
To promote, maintain and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff.
To advise both management and staff on the protection of employees against physical or environmental health hazards, which may arise from their work or the conditions in which it is carried out.
To provide a proactive case management service to support health and wellbeing assessments, and help support employee health and presence in the workplace to drive down sickness absence.
About us Talk to anyone who has used the NHS, and it is the people who looked after them that they will remember. Those working in the NHS will talk about the amazing people who provide care and treatment. We are proud to be part of that team, and have a role uniquely to support its ongoing wellbeing and success. CHFT has been awarded a range of accreditation in recognition of our positive employment practice. Alongside being a Disability Confident Employer, we\'ve also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a totally inclusive Trust.
We have a wide range of networks supporting our staff diversity and backgrounds. The OH service has SEQOHS accredited status, which has been maintained for 10+ years.
Job responsibilities Clinical Duties
Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care maintaining the highest possible standards.
Perform manager referrals, return to work assessments and manage rehabilitation to normal employee duties.
Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.
Where required, assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations, collect blood samples and/or initiate and perform health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated and in accordance with OH procedure, Trust Policy and customer SLA.
Where required, provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, DSE, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioners, or Physicians as required.
Review, assess and evaluate screening and post-vaccine blood results and implement any further actions required dependent upon those results and according to Department of Health guidelines, OH and Trust policies and procedures and in accordance with customer SLAs.
Respond to notification of sharps injuries, giving advice, guidance and support according to OH and Trust Infection Control and Sharps Injury policies.
Actively promote good health management and maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies.
Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the team and maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Support the Senior Specialist Practitioner in setting and monitoring standards and provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care with accurate contemporaneous records.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including compliance with the Hygiene code.
Professional Duties
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with managers and staff in all areas of contracts assigned, while maintaining confidentiality.
Advise staff and managers on safe working practice within legal frameworks (e.g., Stress Management, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment, Display Screen Equipment, Noise Control) and contribute to health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all employees and ensure their security.
Represent the Service in Trust / Contract meetings when required (e.g., Health and Safety Committee).
Involve in teaching and supervision of managers and staff on occupational health issues on one-to-one, small groups, and formal settings such as inductions and case conferences; mentor students on placement and provide clinical advice to the Wellbeing Assistant.
Managerial Duties
There are no managerial duties required in this post.
There are no financial duties required in this post.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Duties
Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care maintaining the highest possible standards.
Perform manager referrals, return to work assessments and manage rehabilitation to normal employee duties.
Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.
Where required, assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations, collect blood samples and/or initiate and perform health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated and in accordance OH procedure, Trust Policy and in accordance with customer SLA.
Where required provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, DSE, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioners, or Physicians as required.
Review, assess and evaluate screening and post-vaccine blood results and implement any further actions required dependent upon those results and according to Department of Health guidelines, OH and Trust policies and procedures and in accordance with customer SLAs.
Respond to notification of sharps injuries, giving advice, guidance and support according to OH and Trust Infection Control and Sharps Injury policies.
Actively promote good health management and maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies.
Maintain a light touch governance by acting as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the team and maintaining a safe working environment.
Support the Senior Specialist Practitioner in setting and monitoring standards and provide accurate written/electronic contemporaneous records.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including compliance with the Hygiene code.
Professional Duties
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with managers and staff in all areas of contracts assigned, whilst bearing in mind the confidential nature of the work.
Advise staff and managers on safe working practice and within legal frameworks (e.g., Stress Management, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment, Display Screen Equipment, Noise Control) and participate in health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all employees and ensure their security.
When required, represent the Service in Trust / Contract meetings (e.g., Health and Safety Committee).
Involve in teaching and supervision of all managers and staff on occupational health issues: one-to-one, small informal groups, formal classroom settings (e.g., inductions, case conferences, and health training courses); mentor students on placement and provide guidance to the Wellbeing Assistant.
Managerial and Financial
There are no managerial or financial duties required in this post.
Managing Self
Participate in regular supervision.
Attend mandatory training and develop a personal development plan with your Line Manager.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols; uphold Equal Opportunity policy; seek advice from your Line Manager when needed.
Maintain professional conduct and keep your Professional Registration up to date.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
This role may require travel within Calderdale and Kirklees areas, although predominantly being based at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Registered Nurse, Part 1 of the NMC Register
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Educated to Degree level in relevant OH qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
Occupational Health Experience within large healthcare organisations
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
OH report writing skills
Expert knowledge of occupational health requirements within a health care setting
Knowledge and experience of OH systems, both implementation and maximising use to support effective working and service improvements
Confident in undertaking telephone / video assessments
Management of Occupational Skin conditions
DSE and Ergonomic assessment
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
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.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata
#J-18808-Ljbffr