Job summary
Join us in Occupational Health (OH) and discover a role that brings together clinical practice, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance. As a Nursing Associate in our team, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive service that plays a vital role in keeping our workforce safe, healthy, and able to deliver exceptional care.
In this unique clinical environment, no two days are the same. You'll use and develop a wide range of skills; conducting health surveillance, undertaking immunisation and phlebotomy clinics, supporting fitness-for-work assessments, and providing timely advice to colleagues across the organisation. You'll be a key point of contact for staff, offering calm, compassionate guidance and support.
What makes OH particularly rewarding is the blend of autonomy and teamwork. You'll work closely with experienced clinicians, benefit from structured support, and enjoy opportunities to broaden your clinical expertise in an area that promotes health, safety and wellbeing. At the same time, the service offers a balanced, predictable working pattern, perfect for those seeking stability without losing the excitement and satisfaction of direct clinical practice.
If you're looking for a role where you can grow, make a real impact every day, and enjoy a great work-life balance while still practising hands-on clinical care, Occupational Health is the place to be.
Interview Date: 13th April 2026
Main duties of the job
As an OH Nursing Associate, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality, proactive OH service. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help protect, promote, and improve the health and wellbeing of our workforce through safe, effective, evidence based practice.
In this varied role, you will independently deliver a range of clinical activities, including spirometry, audiometry, vision screening, skin assessments, pre placement screening, venepuncture, and vaccination clinics. You will interpret clinical results, support staff after sharps or contamination injuries, and assist in managing infectious disease exposures by coordinating follow up testing, providing timely advice, and arranging referrals.
Strong communication and organisational skills are essential as you support colleagues through the referral process, respond to queries, and contribute to Trust induction, training sessions, and health promotion events. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining clinical equipment, managing stock, taking part in audits and risk assessments, and contributing to service improvement. Working both autonomously and alongside senior OH nurses, you will ensure high standards of care within your scope of practice and in line with Trust protocols and national standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking OH service where your clinical skills and enthusiasm will help shape the future of staff health and wellbeing.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position,
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with current UK NMC registration
- Foundation Degree (FdSc) Nursing Associate or equivalent
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or equivalent).
Desirable
- Occupational Health-specific training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post training experience in a Nursing Associate role or equivalent role
- Ability to work independently, using initiative while remaining within scope of practice and competency.
Desirable
- Experience working in an OH or H&S setting
- Experience working in a clinic setting
role specific
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites and external contract locations (car driver with access to vehicle)
Desirable
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of the Nursing Associate role within a multidisciplinary team and wider organisation context.
- Demonstrates understanding of, and acts in line with NMC Code and professional standards
- Interest and basic understanding of Occupational Health and the role in supporting staff health and wellbeing.
Desirable
- Knowledge of HSE requirements for health surveillance
- Knowledge of health and safety principles.
- Awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and its application in the workplace.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in clinical skills within the Nursing scope of practice.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
Desirable
- Experience undertaking venepuncture and administering vaccinations
- Evidence of continuing professional development and consolidation of skills
- Experience undertaking Health surveillance and screening (eg spirometry, audiometry, Skin)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Effective time-management skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to learn, apply new concepts, and adapt to evolving service requirements
- Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate with current UK NMC registration
- Foundation Degree (FdSc) Nursing Associate or equivalent
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or equivalent).
Desirable
- Occupational Health-specific training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post training experience in a Nursing Associate role or equivalent role
- Ability to work independently, using initiative while remaining within scope of practice and competency.
Desirable
- Experience working in an OH or H&S setting
- Experience working in a clinic setting
role specific
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites and external contract locations (car driver with access to vehicle)
Desirable
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of the Nursing Associate role within a multidisciplinary team and wider organisation context.
- Demonstrates understanding of, and acts in line with NMC Code and professional standards
- Interest and basic understanding of Occupational Health and the role in supporting staff health and wellbeing.
Desirable
- Knowledge of HSE requirements for health surveillance
- Knowledge of health and safety principles.
- Awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and its application in the workplace.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in clinical skills within the Nursing scope of practice.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
Desirable
- Experience undertaking venepuncture and administering vaccinations
- Evidence of continuing professional development and consolidation of skills
- Experience undertaking Health surveillance and screening (eg spirometry, audiometry, Skin)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Effective time-management skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to learn, apply new concepts, and adapt to evolving service requirements
- Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to service needs
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset, The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
