Occupational Health Senior Nurse Lead (NHS Lead)

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Health Senior Nurse Lead to join the senior management team at Working Well, our SEQOHS-accredited NHS Occupational Health Service.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for providing strategic clinical leadership and professional accountability for all clinical activities within the occupational health team. You will work closely with the Service Director, who holds overall operational responsibility, and collaborate with Occupational Health Physicians, who oversee regulated medical governance.

Main duties of the job

Provide Clinical Leadership; to lead and inspire the clinical team within Working Well, offering clear direction and maintaining a visible and accessible clinical presence.  Acting as a role model for best practice and professional standards in occupational health.

Expert Clinical advisory role; to act as the senior clinical advisor within the service, providing expert guidance and support to other healthcare professionals based on your specialist knowledge and experience in occupational health.

Governance and Standards oversight; taking responsibility for the development, implementation, and review of clinical policies and procedures. Ensuring that Working Well’s standards and processes are robust, evidence-based, and consistently applied across all areas of service delivery.

Strategic Leadership contribution; as a member of the senior management team, contribute to the strategic planning, development, and future direction of the service. Provide clinical and professional input into service improvement initiatives, workforce planning, and operational decision-making.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

About Working Well

Working Well is a proactive member of the NHS Health at Work Network, supporting the Government’s health and work strategy to improve the quality and delivery of occupational health services.

We help employers and employees perform at their best by supporting them to proactively manage health at work—because health is everyone’s business.

Our Services We provide independent, expert advice to managers and employees on: •    Health and wellbeing at work •    Workplace risk assessments •    Fitness for work and return-to-work planning •    Occupational implications of health conditions

Our client base includes both NHS organisations and a wide range of industry partners, including education, forestry, waste disposal, aerospace, and healthcare—making our work varied and impactful.

Our Team Established over 30 years ago, our multidisciplinary team includes: •    Occupational Health Nurses and Doctors •    Physiotherapists, Counsellors, and Therapists •    Skilled Administrators and Support Staff We foster a friendly, respectful, and supportive culture, where collaboration and kindness are central to everything we do.

Recent Achievements We are proud to be recognised for our innovation and excellence: •    Highly Commended at the NHS Health at Work Network Recognition Awards for our partnership with South West Ambulance Service Trust, establishing a hub-and-spoke model for OH services across the South West. •    Our Proactive Physiotherapy Service received special recognition in the Team of the Year category at the GHC Better Care Together Awards, and was invited to present at the Health and Wellbeing at Work Conference at the NEC Birmingham.

Full details of the role responsibilities and person specific can be found in the Job Description attached.