Job overview
The Occupational Health Service at DBTH is looking for a driven person with a proven record of success in leading and delivering Occupational Health Services, ideally in the NHS. This is a substantive full time role however, we are deliberately offering an optional 15 month secondment to give someone the opportunity to step in the role and our organisation and see what is possible.
The Clinical Nurse Manager, will lead and develop the Occupational Health Service. The Occupational Health Service provides a confidential, preventative, and advisory health service for employees. The aim is to ensure that employees are fit to work and not harmed by the work they undertake. We have two departments at the Trust: One at Doncaster Royal Infirmary the other at Bassetlaw Hospital – the role will involve some cross site working.
Please note this is a 15-month secondment opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Leadership and Management
Provide strong clinical and professional leadership, articulating and promoting a clear vision for a high-quality Occupational Health service in the NHS.
Act as a specialist resource and professional role model for the Occupational Health team and wider organisation.
Lead service development, process redesign, and strategic initiatives in partnership with the Head of Occupational Health to support continuous improvement and service excellence.
Clinical and Professional Practice
Manage complex Occupational Health casework, practising autonomously as a specialist clinician.
Provide expert advice on rehabilitation, workplace risk assessment, and reasonable adjustments to support employee health and wellbeing.
Oversee and support the effective delivery of health surveillance, vaccination, and immunisation programmes in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of leading and managing an Occupational Health Service & team in an NHS environment
- Experience at a senior level in management of people and finance budgets (pay + non pay) + contracts
- Significant management experience in a large, complex NHS organisation
- Experience of analysing complex data, issues and creating solutions and delivering on plans
- Experience in leading and delivering work streams and projects across a complex organisation with other stakeholders
- Experience in managing specialist OH digital health record systems such as OPAS2
- Experience in NHS service tendering and procurement practices
- Experienced & competent in using Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of relevant legislations, for example, Health & Safety at Work Act and Working Time Directive.
- Knowledge and application of the NHS Occupational Health immunisation programmes
- Knowledge of current occupational health practices, guidelines and national agenda of occupational health and the wider NHS plan
Desirable
- Application of database management
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (part 1 on the NMC Register)
- Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health supported by clinical practice
- Recognised qualification in Leadership & Management
Desirable
- Recordable OH Specialist Practitioner Status
- NEBOSH Certificate Training qualification
- Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with people at all levels inside and outside of the organisation
- Experience and ability to handle emotive situations effectively and sensitively and in the strictest confidence
- Experience of facilitating and supporting change
- Self-motivated, works without supervision and has the ability to support others
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This advert is for Clinical Nurse Manager with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Secondment: 15 months. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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