Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Brighton & surrounding areas
Salary: £35,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Fixed term x6 months
Hours: Full time, x40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

We are looking for a confident, compassionate, and motivated Occupational Health Nurse to join our expanding Occupational Health team. This is a varied and rewarding role offering a blend of clinic-based work and visiting client sites across the region.

The Role
As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering professional, evidence-based occupational health services while building strong and trusted relationships with our clients.

You will be involved in a wide range of occupational health activities, including:

• Immunisations
• Vaccinations
• Phlebotomy (taking bloods)
• Fit for Work / Fit for Job medicals
• Health screening and health surveillance
• New starter and pre-employment medicals

You will work across clinic locations and client sites, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential, travel will be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in line with evidence-based practice
• Undertake IMS and vaccination programmes safely and confidently
• Carry out phlebotomy and Fit for Work medical assessments
• Attend multiple client sites as required
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Report and manage incidents, near misses, and complaints in line with policy
• Participate in audits and contribute to continuous service improvement
• Engage positively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Work autonomously while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Proven experience in IMS and vaccination delivery
• Competent in phlebotomy (taking bloods)
• Experience undertaking Fit for Job / Fit for Work medicals
• Strong IT skills and confidence using clinical systems
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills

Desirable Experience

• Occupational health experience
• Health surveillance (e.g. spirometry, audiometry)
• Travel health
• Experience working under PGDs/WIs
• Knowledge of the Green Book and National Immunisation Schedule
• Strong understanding of informed consent and cold chain requirements
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

About Us
Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations.

All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE).

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.