Lead Occupational Health Nurse

Job summary

Why Join Us?

At Derbyshire County Council, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated professionals and make a significant impact whilst supporting our business goals. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation.

To apply please copy and paste the below link into your web browser and submit your CV and supporting statement, we look forward to hearing from you:

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Role Overview:

• Lead a team of Occupational Nurses and in-house counsellor.
• Support the councils workforce of 10,000 across Derbyshire.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health physicians, counselling service, Health and Safety, and HR colleagues.
• Work with external customers, including Schools and District Councils.

Ideal Candidate:

• Registered General Nurse with OH Diploma or Degree.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer, performance, and solution focused.
• Proven track record of high standards, clinically and operationally.
• Passionate about proactive OH benefits.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the team and work clinically.
• Deliver face-to-face assessments, case management, workplace assessments, pre-employment screening, and health surveillance.
• Provide advice to colleagues and managers.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams internally.
• Based at County Hall, Matlock; report to Health and Safety Manager, Policy and Wellbeing Development.
• Interact with employees from various roles in diverse work environments.
• Travel around the county occasionally; driving is essential.

About us

Support & Benefits:

• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wisdom app.
• Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensures a healthy work-life balance.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Provides financial security.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promotes a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encourages environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire County Council

Address

Derbyshire County Council

County Hall

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3AG

Employer's website

https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire County Council

Address

Derbyshire County Council

County Hall

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3AG

Employer's website

https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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