Job Description

Lead Occupational Health Nurse Advisor#

Location

Bedford, GB#

Department Name

ST OH Insourcing (571121) G1#

About Network Rail

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details

Duration:

Permanent

Location:

This role is based in Bedford or London Stratford Place

Band & Salary:

46,701 - 55,411











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Brief Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Occupational Health Nurse to lead and coordinate our occupational health services across multiple sites within our vibrant 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 esteemed policies.











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About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

In this role, no two days are the same. You'll lead and coordinate a skilled team of occupational health nurses and technicians, ensuring efficient clinical operations across multiple sites and maintaining optimal staffing levels. You'll uphold Network Rail's occupational health standards, managing key areas such as health surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, and medical fitness-to-work assessments, all while staying abreast of legislative changes. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll help shape and improve service delivery, offering expert technical advice and driving continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing case management for both 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 and adherence to NMC standards, you'll also design and deliver impactful training programmes to upskill your team and ensure high-quality care.

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 post-graduate Occupational Health experience of working in a safety-critical environment.

Experience of managing a team of occupational health resources

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


Please see attached job description for full details.

Some of our great benefits:

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.


Discounts at stations with your 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
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Lead Occupational Health Nurse Advisor#

Location

Bedford, GB#

Department Name

ST OH Insourcing (571121) G1#

About Network Rail

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments

click here.

We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit

Evenbreaks Career Hive

for advice on accessibility support.



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details

Duration:

Permanent

Location:

This role is based in Bedford or London Stratford Place

Band & Salary:

46,701 - 55,411











#

Brief Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Occupational Health Nurse to lead and coordinate our occupational health services across multiple sites within our vibrant 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 esteemed policies.











#

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

In this role, no two days are the same. You'll lead and coordinate a skilled team of occupational health nurses and technicians, ensuring efficient clinical operations across multiple sites and maintaining optimal staffing levels. You'll uphold Network Rail's occupational health standards, managing key areas such as health surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, and medical fitness-to-work assessments, all while staying abreast of legislative changes. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll help shape and improve service delivery, offering expert technical advice and driving continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing case management for both 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 and adherence to NMC standards, you'll also design and deliver impactful training programmes to upskill your team and ensure high-quality care.

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 post-graduate Occupational Health experience of working in a safety-critical environment.

Experience of managing a team of occupational health resources

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


Please see attached job description for full details.











#

How to apply (External)

If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Some of our great benefits:

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.


Discounts at stations with your 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
.



























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