Occupational Health Nurse


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£42,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WF8
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Pontefract

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Hours: 8am – 4.30pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to support a growing business that operates across two sites, so will involve a small amount of travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality occupational health service, supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees.

• Deliver health surveillance programmes, including audiometry, spirometry, and other statutory health assessments.

• Conduct pre-placement medicals and fitness-for-work assessments.

• Carry out workplace drug and alcohol screening in line with company policies.

• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with clinical governance standards and GDPR requirements.

• Work closely with HR, Health & Safety, and operational teams to provide expert occupational health advice and guidance.

• Promote employee wellbeing through health promotion initiatives and preventative healthcare programmes.

• Manage occupational health casework, including sickness absence management, rehabilitation, and return-to-work assessments.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current and valid NMC registration.

• Demonstrable occupational health experience, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.

• Proven experience in delivering health surveillance programmes and managing occupational health casework.

• Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel between sites where required.

• Strong IT skills, including experience using occupational health systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Able to work independently, prioritise a varied workload, and manage competing demands effectively.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Occupational Health qualification (Diploma or Degree).

• Good understanding of UK occupational health legislation, Health & Safety requirements, and food industry standards.

• Experience delivering workplace immunisation programmes and health promotion initiatives.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business.

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