Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
The closing date is 17 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate registered nurse to join the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to specialise within Occupational Health in a supportive, experienced team environment. The successful applicant will undertake a structured training and development framework, enabling them to achieve the required competencies and deliver the full scope of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Nurse Advisor role with confidence and autonomy. The post will be primarily based at Furness General Hospital, with flexibility to work across other Occupational Health units within the Trust as required.

This post is pending job evaluation confirmation.

Main duties of the job

• To work within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team to deliver a high-quality service to colleagues across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.
• To provide a comprehensive Occupational Health nursing service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, following standard operating procedures and supporting SEQOHS standards while upholding Trust values.
• To support the NHS People Plan and People Promise by promoting colleague health, wellbeing, and engagement.
• To assist the Head of Department in maintaining high standards of care and continuous service improvement.
• To undertake pre-employment health assessments in line with Trust policies, ensuring appropriate colleague placement.
• To support immunisation and vaccination programmes, ensuring safe storage, handling, and administration in line with guidelines.
• To provide a visible and approachable presence across clinical areas, offering advice, guidance, and support.
• To engage in place-based work across Trust sites, delivering targeted health promotion initiatives.
• To contribute to proactive wellbeing strategies focused on prevention and early intervention.
• To maintain confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
• To provide advice and follow-up for blood-borne virus exposure incidents.
• To offer emotional support to service users and support Trust-wide vaccination programmes, including influenza.

About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 331-8364996-UHMB
Job locations: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

• Essential: 1st level Registered Nurse
• Desirable: Relevant qualification/study in Occupational Health
• Desirable: immunisation and vaccination training
• Desirable: Evidence of training in health promotion or wellbeing interventions

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Essential: Experience of delivering care in line with policies, procedures, and protocols
• Desirable: Previous experience within Occupational Health
• Desirable: Experience of pre-employment health assessments, immunisations, or health surveillance
• Desirable: Experience supporting health and wellbeing initiatives

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of the role of Occupational Health
• Essential: Venepuncture
• Essential: Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Essential: Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Essential: Ability to assess health needs and provide appropriate advice and support
• Desirable: Knowledge of Occupational Health principles and practice
• Desirable: Awareness of SEQOHS standards

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 details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact: Occupational Health Specialist Lead Nurse, Chloe Hawes, chloe.hawes1@mbht.nhs.uk, 01524512290

This Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and to the development of a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.