University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Occupational Health Case Manager

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

We are seeking two OH case managers to join an established team. This is an exciting opportunity as the Occupational Health Service is expanding to provide OH services across University Hospitals Sussex. The main base of the department is a short walk from the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

The post-holder/s will undertake case work appointments for health clearance of new staff and staff referred to OH by their manager, providing expert and evidence based OH advice to UHSussex staff and managers. The post-holder/s will work autonomously and as part of the OH team. The successful candidates should be available to start on 1st April 2026

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Essential requirements

  • RGN with experience in case management
  • Experience of providing advice on fitness for work, reasonable adjustments, applicability of Equality Act etc.
  • Ability to work flexibly in line with the demands of the service
  • Good organisational, planning and time management skills
  • Ability to make decisions, prioritise and work autonomously within clinical supervision parameters
  • Proficient computer skills and ability to produce high quality OH reports

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an NHS OH Service

Main duties of the job

To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload.

  • Responsible and accountable for specialist advice given to managers and staff.
  • To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
  • Recognise where further advice is required and take appropriate action as needed.
  • Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
  • Maintain accurate written/typed records.
  • Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7705006-JAN26

Job locations

The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
  • Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
  • Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
  • Undertake and participate in clinical audits.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
  • Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
  • Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
  • Undertake and participate in clinical audits.

Person Specification

NMC registration with post qualification experience

Essential

  • registered in the UK general nurse
  • post qualification experience

Desirable

  • experience of working within an NHS OH service

Communication skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills

Case management experience

Essential

  • experience in assessing health and disability
  • experience in compiling reports and providing recommendations
  • working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010

Computer skills

Essential

  • Proficient computer skills (word,excel, databases, teams)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Ability to produce high quality typed reports

Essential

  • Can demonstrate ability to produce high quality typed reports

Organisational, planning and time management

Essential

  • Can demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills
Person Specification

NMC registration with post qualification experience

Essential

  • registered in the UK general nurse
  • post qualification experience

Desirable

  • experience of working within an NHS OH service

Communication skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills

Case management experience

Essential

  • experience in assessing health and disability
  • experience in compiling reports and providing recommendations
  • working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010

Computer skills

Essential

  • Proficient computer skills (word,excel, databases, teams)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Ability to produce high quality typed reports

Essential

  • Can demonstrate ability to produce high quality typed reports

Organisational, planning and time management

Essential

  • Can demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills

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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

Sarah Zahopoulos

sarah.zahopoulos@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7705006-JAN26

Job locations

The Art Block, St Mary's Site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ


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