Occupational Health Surveillance Nurse

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Multi-site role

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Occupational Health Surveillance Nurse to deliver high-quality health surveillance services across our organisation.
You will help identify work-related health concerns early, promote employee wellbeing, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and clinical guidance. Working alongside the Occupational Health Surveillance Nurse Manager, you will conduct clinical assessments, interpret results, maintain confidential records, and ensure appropriate referrals and escalations are made.
This is a varied, multi-site role requiring strong clinical judgement, flexibility, and a commitment to workplace health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver health surveillance programmes, including audiometry, spirometry, respiratory assessments, HAVS screening, and skin surveillance.
• Conduct baseline and periodic assessments, interpret results, and arrange appropriate referrals or escalations.
• Provide health advice on occupational risks, including noise exposure, respiratory hazards, dermatitis, and vibration.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in line with GDPR and professional standards.
• Support the Nurse Manager with wellbeing initiatives, clinical audits, quality assurance, and service improvements.
• Supervise and support Occupational Health Technicians, including reviewing fit certificates and escalating concerns.
• Ensure clinical equipment, procedures, and infection prevention standards are maintained.
• Deputise for the Occupational Health Surveillance Nurse Manager when required.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Occupational Health qualification, such as a Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Experience delivering occupational health assessments and/or statutory health surveillance programmes.
• Competence in relevant screening activities, including audiometry, spirometry, HAVS, and skin surveillance.
• HAVS Tier 3 competence or willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge of occupational health legislation, confidentiality, informed consent, and information governance.
• Strong communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Competence in clinical IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel across multiple sites.
• Flexibility to work early starts and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Desirable Requirements

• Audiometry and/or spirometry training certificates.
• Experience linking workplace risk assessments to health surveillance requirements.
• Knowledge of HSE guidance and occupational health standards.
• Experience supporting or supervising Occupational Health Technicians.

How to Apply

We are looking for a proactive and professional nurse with sound clinical judgement and a passion for employee wellbeing. If you are committed to preventative healthcare and maintaining a safe, healthy working environment, we would welcome your application.

Apply today to join our team and make a positive difference to workplace health and safety.