Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in occupational health within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The role is primarily clinic-based, supporting a diverse workforce across acute and ambulance services, alongside a growing commercial client portfolio.

We are committed to flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking both full-time and part-time hours.

As an Occupational Health Clinic Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care within nurse-led clinics, working under the guidance of experienced Occupational Health clinicians. You will play a key role in supporting staff health and wellbeing, gaining valuable experience across a broad range of occupational health activities.

Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to build specialist skills in occupational health within a friendly, experienced team. You will gain exposure to a wide range of clinical activities while being supported to develop your practice and progress your career.

About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake occupational health clinic duties, including immunisations and health surveillance
• Assess and manage sharps and needlestick injuries in line with Trust and national guidance
• Support pre-employment health screening and immunisation assessments
• Deliver vaccination programmes, including seasonal flu campaigns
• Support safety-critical screening requirements
• Contribute to the delivery of services for external commercial clients
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic occupational health records
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior Occupational Health clinicians as appropriate
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective service delivery

Essential Experience

• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and professional accountability
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well as part of a team and is keen to learn
• Is confident using IT systems and electronic records

Desirable Experience

• NHS Occupational Health experience
• Clinic based work experience
• Implementation of health promotion initiatives Collaboration with other agencies/multi-disciplinary teams

Essential Qualifications

• Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable Qualifications

• Has relevant post-registration clinical experience
• Has an interest in developing a career in occupational health

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
Contact: OH, Wellbeing Business & Operations Lead, Natalie Hogg, natalie.hogg4@nhs.net

The closing date is 30 October 2026. Apply through our website.