Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrates knowledge of occupational health legislation and best practice
- Experience
Has experience managing a varied and complex clinical caseload
- Experience
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience
Can work autonomously, prioritise workload, and make sound clinical decisions
- Experience
Is confident using IT systems and electronic patient records
- Qualifications
Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Qualifications
Post basic qualification at either diploma or degree level in Occupational Health or relevant subject, or working towards
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
NHS Occupational Health experience
- Qualifications
NEBOSH qualification
- Qualifications
Relevant teaching qualification Relevant health promotion qualification
- Qualifications
Relevant management qualification
Job summary
NHS Band 6: Salary £39,959 to £48,117 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.5
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
We are seeking experienced and motivated Occupational Health Nurse Advisors to join our integrated Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service, working collaboratively across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team delivering high-quality occupational health services to a diverse workforce, including acute and ambulance staff, as well as a growing commercial client base. The varied caseload offers a rewarding mix of clinical practice, advisory work, and service development.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor, you will manage your own clinical caseload, providing expert, evidence-based advice to managers and staff. The role requires strong clinical judgement, autonomy, and the ability to deliver clear, high-quality written reports.
About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Details
- Date posted: 14 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: REF2682A
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom, St Mary's Hosp (IOW), Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your occupational health career within a progressive and supportive service. Youll play a vital role in protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of our workforce, making a real difference every day.
Main Duties
- Undertake management referrals and self-referral occupational health assessments
- Provide evidence-based advice on fitness for work, absence management, and workplace adjustments
- Deliver health surveillance programmes and vaccination services
- Complete pre-employment screening and immunisation reviews
- Support safety-critical roles, including ambulance service staff
- Contribute to the delivery of services for external commercial clients
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records using electronic systems
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver an effective and responsive service
For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Occupational Health Nurse Advisor with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in Portsmouth, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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