Job summary
The postholder will work within the established OH team and primarily provide a specialist Occupational Health service focusing on manager referrals and health assessments for employees and managers of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The OH service is nurse led, with the benefit of an OH Physician attending weekly.

Main duties of the job

• To promote, maintain and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff.
• To advise both management and staff on the protection of employees against physical or environmental health hazards, which may arise from their work or the conditions in which it is carried out.
• To provide a proactive case management service to support health and wellbeing assessments, and help support employee health and presence in the workplace to drive down sickness absence.

About us
Talk to anyone who has used the NHS, and it is the people who looked after them that they will remember. Those working in the NHS will talk about the amazing people who provide care and treatment. We are proud to be part of that team, and have a role uniquely to support its ongoing wellbeing and success. CHFT has been awarded a range of accreditation in recognition of our positive employment practice. Alongside being a Disability Confident Employer, we've also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a totally inclusive Trust.

We have a wide range of networks supporting our staff diversity and backgrounds.

The OH service has SEQOHS accredited status, which has been maintained for 10+ years

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 372-CORP2090

Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care maintaining the highest possible standards
• To perform manager referrals, return to work assessments and manage rehabilitation to normal employee duties.
• Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.
• Where required, assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations, collect blood samples and/or initiate and perform health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated and in accordance OH procedure, Trust Policy and in accordance with customer SLA.
• Where required provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, DSE, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioners, or Physicians as required
• Review, assess and evaluate screening and post-vaccine blood results and implement any further actions required dependent upon those results and according to Department of Health guidelines, OH and Trust policies and procedures and in accordance with customer SLAs
• Respond to notification of sharps injuries, giving advice, guidance and support according to OH and Trust Infection Control and Sharps Injury policies.
• To actively promote good health management.
• Maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies
• Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the team
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Support the Senior Specialist Practitioner in setting and monitoring standards
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and an evaluation of care and ensure accurate written/electronic contemporaneous records are maintained.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including compliance with the Hygiene code.

Professional Duties

• To establish and maintain professional working relationships with managers and staff in all areas of contracts assigned, whilst bearing in mind the confidential nature of the work.
• To advise staff and managers on safe working practice and within legal frameworks, e.g. Stress Management, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment, Display Screen Equipment, Noise Control and play an active part in meeting health and safety requirements.
• To maintain accurate and confidential health records for all employees and ensure their security.
• When required, to represent the Service in Trust / Contract meetings, for example Health and Safety Committee.
• To be involved with the teaching and supervision of all managers and staff in relation to occupational health issues on a one-to-one basis, small informal groups, and formal classroom settings e.g., at corporate induction, case conference meetings, and other health training courses and workshops.
• To mentor students on placement (pre-registration spoke placements) and provide clinical advice and support to the Wellbeing Assistant

Managerial Duties
There are no managerial duties required in this post.

Financial Duties
There are no financial duties required in this post.

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
This role may require travel within Calderdale and Kirklees areas, although predominantly being based at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse, Part 1 of the NMC Register
• Post-registration Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Nursing Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Educated to Degree level in relevant OH qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
• Occupational Health Experience within large healthcare organisations

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
Essential

• OH report writing skills
• Expert knowledge of occupational health requirements within a health care setting
• Knowledge and experience of OH systems, both implementation and maximising use to support effective working and service improvements
• Confident in undertaking telephone / video assessments

Desirable

• Management of Occupational Skin conditions
• Health surveillance
• DSE and Ergonomic assessment

Communication and Relationships (including Management Responsibilities)
Essential

• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Calderdale Royal Hospital, Salterhebble, Halifax, HX3 0PW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Occupational Health, Pamela Wood, pamela.wood@cht.nhs.uk, 07825693841