Job summary
Part-time (1-2 days per week) with portfolio working supported
Kernow Health CIC is launching an exciting new Occupational Health service to support primary care staff across Cornwall and were looking for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to help shape it. This is your chance to be part of something new, innovative, and impactful.
In this role, you'll work autonomously, managing your own caseload and delivering expert advice on health promotion, sickness absence, and workplace wellbeing. You'll screen pre-employment health questionnaires, assess fitness for work, and recommend adjustments to keep staff safe and supported. In time, you'll also run immunisation clinics, carry out venepuncture, and respond to exposure incidents, ensuring every interaction meets the highest standards of confidentiality and care.
You'll be the go-to professional for managers and staff, offering evidence-based guidance and clear, constructive communication even when conversations are complex or sensitive. Your work will span everything from case management and health surveillance to policy development and service improvement. Its a role that demands clinical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to balance planned clinics with urgent queries.
Main duties of the job
Were looking for a registered nurse with Occupational Health qualifications or equivalent experience, confident in delivering immunisations and interpreting health questionnaires. Youll need strong organisational skills, computer literacy, and a thorough understanding of legislation such as the Equality Act 2010. Experience in sickness absence management and working within healthcare settings is essential, and knowledge of health surveillance techniques is a bonus.
This is a part-time position with flexibility and room to grow as the service expands. We actively support portfolio careers, so if youre already working in the local healthcare sector, this could be the perfect addition to your professional portfolio.
Join us and help shape the future of occupational health in Cornwall. Youll make a real difference to the wellbeing of primary care staffand enjoy the satisfaction of building a service that matters.
About us
Why Join Kernow Health CIC?
Kernow Health CIC is a local organisation, owned by General Practitioners, delivering a number of NHS contracts across Cornwall where profits are reinvested back into the company to support healthcare across Cornwall.
Working with us, you will benefit from:
- Employee benefit programme through Vivup!
- 6 weeks pro rata holiday entitlement (including bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave.
- Being part of a local, agile and innovative team.
- Access to a great support network within a multi-professional team.
- Access to pension scheme, sickness, maternity and paternity pay.
- Access to training and continuous professional development through the Cornwall Training Hub.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the role
The Occupational Health Nurse Advisor will provide autonomous case management for a designated caseload of clients, ensuring confidentiality, equality, and diversity in all interactions. The role involves delivering specialist advice on health promotion, sickness absence management, and advisory services while working as part of a small Occupational Health team.
The post holder will be responsible for Occupational Health screening, immunisations, and venepuncture. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based best practices in Occupational Health and Wellbeing, in line with current guidelines and legislation.
A key part of the role will include screening pre-employment health questionnaires to assess the fitness of new employees for their roles within primary care, identify any necessary workplace adjustments, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Key working relationships
- Provide an Occupational Health service primarily for employees within the primary care sector within Cornwall.
- Work autonomously with a caseload of employees, referring to senior colleagues as needed.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including practice managers & employees.
Key result areas
Clinical and professional responsibilities
- Maintain valid and up-to-date registration with the NMC and comply with NMC guidance on revalidation, clinical supervision, and professional issues.
- Screen pre-employment health questionnaires to assess the fitness of new employees for their roles, identify any necessary adjustments, and provide recommendations to management.
- Provide effective sickness absence management advice, including case management services for managers and staff, in accordance with best practice, local, and national policies e.g., Equality Act.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver screening and immunization clinics in line with Department of Health guidance and local policy.
- Assess staff following contamination or exposure incidents e.g., bloodborne virus exposure, conduct risk assessments, and ensure complete documentation and reporting e.g., RIDDOR.
- Maintain high standards of record-keeping and service delivery.
- Work within data protection policies and ensure confidentiality in all interactions.
Communication and relationship skills
- Ensure all communication, including complex, contentious, or sensitive discussions is conducted in a responsive, inclusive, and constructive manner.
- Adapt communication styles to respect equality and diversity, considering potential barriers e.g., language, culture, physical or mental conditions.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with managers, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Provide comprehensive written reports in response to queries from employees, management, and HR.
- Liaise with HR and management regarding employee health issues and sickness absence trends.
Analytical and judgment skills
- Provide continuity of care for clients throughout their contact with the Occupational Health service.
- Interpret questionnaire feedback and plan appropriate onward care.
- Recognise personal limitations and seek advice or referral from senior staff when necessary.
- Concentrate for extended periods, weigh up information, and provide evidence-based advice in line with best practice and policy.
Planning and organisational skills
- Balance high-volume pre-booked appointments, clinics with service development work, health surveillance programs, and urgent enquiries.
- Ensure sufficient supplies of clinical materials, and health promotion resources.
- Maintain an updated diary and record appointments and outcomes on the OH computer system.
- Manage non-complex individual referrals, including planning, implementing, and evaluating advice.
Physical skills
- Work independently, including lone working at various locations.
- Transport equipment and vaccines to remote clinics.
- Perform clinical procedures requiring dexterity and accuracy e.g. vaccinations, venepuncture.
- Attend team, local, and national meetings, training events as required.
Responsibility for patient and client care
- Provide direct client contact for specialist Occupational Health activities.
- Offer specialist advice to staff and managers regarding sickness absence, ill health, and workplace adjustments.
- Ensure all advice and reports comply with best practice, Equality Act, and local, national policies.
- Respect confidentiality, equality, and diversity in all interactions.
Responsibility for policy and service development
- Assist in monitoring, reviewing, and developing Occupational Health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice.
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
- Order and maintain clinical stock and supplies, ensuring safe storage, preparation, and administration of vaccines.
- Ensure the safe use and maintenance of clinical equipment.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- Take personal responsibility for professional development.
- Attend mandatory and statutory training.
Responsibility for information resources
- Use computers and IT systems to enter and retrieve information, with advanced keyboard skills for Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
Decision-making
- Make clinical decisions based on available evidence and best practice.
- Respect confidentiality and seek advice when necessary.
Mental and emotional effort
- Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in difficult situations.
- Respond appropriately to distressed, anxious, or upset clients.
Working conditions
- Work in various locations, including clinical and office environments.
- Potential exposure to body fluids, medical sharps, and infectious diseases.
- Daily use of DSE Display Screen Equipment.
- Occasional travel across sites to deliver services.
General responsibilities
- Participate in periodic reviews of the job description to ensure it remains relevant.
- Uphold equality and diversity policies and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
- Comply with safeguarding policies for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Adhere to health and safety policies, including infection control and prevention.
- Maintain confidentiality in all professional interactions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the role
The Occupational Health Nurse Advisor will provide autonomous case management for a designated caseload of clients, ensuring confidentiality, equality, and diversity in all interactions. The role involves delivering specialist advice on health promotion, sickness absence management, and advisory services while working as part of a small Occupational Health team.
The post holder will be responsible for Occupational Health screening, immunisations, and venepuncture. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based best practices in Occupational Health and Wellbeing, in line with current guidelines and legislation.
A key part of the role will include screening pre-employment health questionnaires to assess the fitness of new employees for their roles within primary care, identify any necessary workplace adjustments, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Key working relationships
- Provide an Occupational Health service primarily for employees within the primary care sector within Cornwall.
- Work autonomously with a caseload of employees, referring to senior colleagues as needed.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including practice managers & employees.
Key result areas
Clinical and professional responsibilities
- Maintain valid and up-to-date registration with the NMC and comply with NMC guidance on revalidation, clinical supervision, and professional issues.
- Screen pre-employment health questionnaires to assess the fitness of new employees for their roles, identify any necessary adjustments, and provide recommendations to management.
- Provide effective sickness absence management advice, including case management services for managers and staff, in accordance with best practice, local, and national policies e.g., Equality Act.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver screening and immunization clinics in line with Department of Health guidance and local policy.
- Assess staff following contamination or exposure incidents e.g., bloodborne virus exposure, conduct risk assessments, and ensure complete documentation and reporting e.g., RIDDOR.
- Maintain high standards of record-keeping and service delivery.
- Work within data protection policies and ensure confidentiality in all interactions.
Communication and relationship skills
- Ensure all communication, including complex, contentious, or sensitive discussions is conducted in a responsive, inclusive, and constructive manner.
- Adapt communication styles to respect equality and diversity, considering potential barriers e.g., language, culture, physical or mental conditions.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with managers, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Provide comprehensive written reports in response to queries from employees, management, and HR.
- Liaise with HR and management regarding employee health issues and sickness absence trends.
Analytical and judgment skills
- Provide continuity of care for clients throughout their contact with the Occupational Health service.
- Interpret questionnaire feedback and plan appropriate onward care.
- Recognise personal limitations and seek advice or referral from senior staff when necessary.
- Concentrate for extended periods, weigh up information, and provide evidence-based advice in line with best practice and policy.
Planning and organisational skills
- Balance high-volume pre-booked appointments, clinics with service development work, health surveillance programs, and urgent enquiries.
- Ensure sufficient supplies of clinical materials, and health promotion resources.
- Maintain an updated diary and record appointments and outcomes on the OH computer system.
- Manage non-complex individual referrals, including planning, implementing, and evaluating advice.
Physical skills
- Work independently, including lone working at various locations.
- Transport equipment and vaccines to remote clinics.
- Perform clinical procedures requiring dexterity and accuracy e.g. vaccinations, venepuncture.
- Attend team, local, and national meetings, training events as required.
Responsibility for patient and client care
- Provide direct client contact for specialist Occupational Health activities.
- Offer specialist advice to staff and managers regarding sickness absence, ill health, and workplace adjustments.
- Ensure all advice and reports comply with best practice, Equality Act, and local, national policies.
- Respect confidentiality, equality, and diversity in all interactions.
Responsibility for policy and service development
- Assist in monitoring, reviewing, and developing Occupational Health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice.
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
- Order and maintain clinical stock and supplies, ensuring safe storage, preparation, and administration of vaccines.
- Ensure the safe use and maintenance of clinical equipment.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- Take personal responsibility for professional development.
- Attend mandatory and statutory training.
Responsibility for information resources
- Use computers and IT systems to enter and retrieve information, with advanced keyboard skills for Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
Decision-making
- Make clinical decisions based on available evidence and best practice.
- Respect confidentiality and seek advice when necessary.
Mental and emotional effort
- Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in difficult situations.
- Respond appropriately to distressed, anxious, or upset clients.
Working conditions
- Work in various locations, including clinical and office environments.
- Potential exposure to body fluids, medical sharps, and infectious diseases.
- Daily use of DSE Display Screen Equipment.
- Occasional travel across sites to deliver services.
General responsibilities
- Participate in periodic reviews of the job description to ensure it remains relevant.
- Uphold equality and diversity policies and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
- Comply with safeguarding policies for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Adhere to health and safety policies, including infection control and prevention.
- Maintain confidentiality in all professional interactions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on Part 1 of the NMC register
- Degree or diploma in OH (or underway) / Equivalent experience
- Evidence of post graduate education or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent to deliver immunisations in line with national guidance
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, electronic record systems)
- Health surveillance qualifications (e.g., Spirometry)
- Experience in screening pre-employment health questionnaires
- Knowledge of legislation and guidelines pertaining to Occupational Health and Wellbeing (e.g., HSE, Equality Act 2010)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Occupational Health and Wellbeing
- Experience in sickness absence case management and management reports
- Experience of working within the NHS or healthcare sector
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Decision-making, organisational, and prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Empathy, adaptability, and resilience
- Ability to travel to other sites as required by the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on Part 1 of the NMC register
- Degree or diploma in OH (or underway) / Equivalent experience
- Evidence of post graduate education or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent to deliver immunisations in line with national guidance
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, electronic record systems)
- Health surveillance qualifications (e.g., Spirometry)
- Experience in screening pre-employment health questionnaires
- Knowledge of legislation and guidelines pertaining to Occupational Health and Wellbeing (e.g., HSE, Equality Act 2010)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Occupational Health and Wellbeing
- Experience in sickness absence case management and management reports
- Experience of working within the NHS or healthcare sector
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Decision-making, organisational, and prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Empathy, adaptability, and resilience
- Ability to travel to other sites as required by the role
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).
