Clinical Nurse Specialist (Occupational Health Advisor)

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below. The Exeter Occupational Health Service is part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, providing comprehensive Occupational Health services to NHS staff and non-NHS organisations.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to undertake the Clinical Nurse Specialist role of Occupational Health Nurse Advisor within the wider OH Team spanning Eastern and Northern Services. This role involves providing specialist OHNA services to ensure a professional, efficient, accurate, and timely service.

There are two posts available: 1 full-time and 1 30-hours/week. Both are permanent contracts with a working pattern of Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30. Occasional work between 07:00 - 19:00 may be required. No bank holiday working is expected.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Providing expert evidence-based practice and clinical expertise in this specialist area.
2. Having decision-making autonomy, responsibility, and accountability within guidelines and protocols, contributing to leadership, development, and supervision of staff.
3. Collaborating with others or working independently to meet the needs of the Occupational Health Service.
4. Participating in the education and development of staff and assisting with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice.

Working Pattern:

Full and part-time positions available, Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, no bank holidays.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed.

For further information, please contact:

Lisa Tooby, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist at 01392 405800 or rduh.occupationalhealth-eastern@nhs.net or Natalie Paterson at the same email.

Salary:

The salary reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, including a 3.6% pay award to be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration is based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25).

Additional Information:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Preference will be given to NHS At Risk staff and those with Priority and 'At Risk' status.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

Benefits include:

• Funding for professional development and study leave.
• Flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to occupational health services, counselling, and wellbeing activities.
• Staff discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, NHS Pension, and more.

We look forward to hearing from you if this role interests you.