Overview

Lead Occupational Health Nurse Adviser – Health Surveillance. Duration: Permanent. Location: This role is based in any one of the OH site locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Doncaster, Peterborough, Derby, Bedford, Ipswich, Lancaster, Crewe, Chester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Stratford, London Victoria, Basingstoke, Ashford, Swindon, Baglan, Plymouth, York or Bristol. Band & Salary: (Band 3b) £46,701 - £55,411.

Role summary: Are you a clinically experienced health professional with a passion for occupational health and a drive to lead impactful surveillance programmes? We’re looking for a dynamic Lead Occupational Health Nurse Adviser to spearhead our Health Surveillance activities, with a particular focus on the Respiratory Crystalline Silica (RCS) face-to-face programme. You will drive a high standard of health surveillance activities in our occupational health service with multiple sites within our regional clinic network. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of occupational health and safety are maintained, in line with Network Rail’s policies.

What does the average day look like? You will oversee and coordinate all aspects of health surveillance delivery, with a focus on the Respiratory Crystalline Silica (RCS) face-to-face programme. You will be responsible for the clinical review of health surveillance outcomes and lead the clinical planning and quality assurance, working collaboratively with the OH Service Principal Clinical Manager, Quality & Governance Manager, and Operations Manager and stakeholders. You will ensure high standards of care and compliance. You will also develop and maintain protocols and procedures in line with HSE guidance and industry best practice, whilst actively participating in health surveillance activities to retain clinical competence. Adhering to NMC standards, you’ll design and deliver training programmes to upskill the team and ensure high-quality care. You’ll uphold Network Rail’s occupational health standards and help shape and improve service delivery, offering expert technical advice and driving continuous improvement. Your responsibilities also include case management for short- and long-term sickness absence, providing strategic input on rehabilitation and redeployment. You’ll deliver insightful business reporting and analysis to support decision-making and lead on quality assurance through regular audits, with a strong focus on clinical supervision.

Essential Criteria

• Registered nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register or Part 3 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – OH
• Postgraduate qualification in OH, and proven postgraduate Occupational Health experience in a safety-critical environment
• Recent knowledge and experience of Health Surveillance and managing health surveillance programmes
• Knowledge of occupational health management and risk assessment processes
• Experience working in the management of a clinical environment
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR compliance
• Travel within the regional location area is essential

How To Apply

Please see attached job description for full details.

Additional Information

Closing date: 17 October 2025. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held from the w/c 27 October 2025, depending on business requirements.

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Some of our great benefits:

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Discounts at stations with Network Rail pass.
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on train tickets
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
• Plus more…