Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Occupational Health and Wellbeing team in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services for the health board and other external contracts.

Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse working in Occupational Health and Wellbeing you will be responsible for supporting the team in the provision of services for the health board and other external contracts. Undertaking routine planned health assessment and surveillance and providing a high standard of care and advice in relation to specific occupational health requirements. Examples of activity include:

• Employment screening, vaccination
• Advice on Infection control and occupational and lifestyle health matters
• Supporting health and wellbeing activities such as health road shows / flu vaccination campaign
• Health surveillance such as vision screening, lung function screening, audiometry.

You will need to have effective communication skills to establish and maintain good personal relationships with clients, the team and others. You will be responsible for ensuring confidentiality; diplomacy and discretion are maintained at all times.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00 and are likely to be over a 4/5 day working pattern, subject to flexibility to assist cover for core activity e.g. late / early shifts for flu / annual leave cover. The post will involve routine cover at other occupational health locations within BCUHB.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-NMR584-0926-A
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential skills

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the health board, and outside agencies and external contracts
• Maintain client records through data input and clear written documentation
• Work within set predetermined standards, liaison with the multidisciplinary team as necessary and contribute to a team approach of care to meet departmental deadlines
• Able to apply knowledge and adhere to health board policies and procedures
• Ability to convey health information to both individuals and present to groups of clients
• Use of word-processing / computer packages. Previous experience of working without supervision

Desirable skills

• Previous experience in giving advice
• Experience of applying occupational health guidance
• Previous experience of counselling and knowledge of multidisciplinary agencies
• Able to speak Welsh
• Experience of presentational skills for both individual and group training

Essential qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable qualifications

• Occupational Health experience
• Immunisation experience

Essential experience

• Experience working with the NHS post registered nurse qualification

Desirable experience

• Experience in an Occupational health / screening setting
• Evidence of applying health and wellbeing advice

Essential knowledge

• General lifestyle advice for promotion of well-being e.g. diet, alcohol, smoking etc.

Desirable knowledge

• Experience of giving general lifestyle advice to clients
• Experience of undertaking Immunisation programs / serological screening and taking blood samples
• Ability to work to or follow Standard Operating Procedures/written instructions
• Administration of injections and awareness of emergency controls and intervention

Essential personal qualities

• Ability to analyse set information and apply
• Ability to empower others to take on health benefits
• Apply time management
• Demonstrates an approach to work to set standards
• Proven commitment to professional development for self
• Ability to travel across the geographical spread of the organisation and outside contracts
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Essential other requirements

• A commitment to maintain and develop a high level of work health standards to meet legislative requirements
• Commitment to both personal and departmental needs to increase knowledge

Desirable other requirements

• Evidence of continuing education / learning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact
Occupational Health Manager, Melinda Griffiths / Delyth Lokier, Melinda.Griffiths2@wales.nhs.uk, 03000853853

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