Job Description

Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Grade 6: 39,152 - 42,839

37 Hours (Monday - Friday)

Permanent

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham.

Are you someone who genuinely cares about people's health and wellbeing and wants to make a difference every day? NFRS are looking for a registered general nurse to join us in the role of Occupational Health Nurse Advisor. We're looking for someone who's not only clinically skilled, but also compassionate, approachable, and ready to support the employees of the organisation.

Whether you're already working in occupational health or working towards a formal Occupational Health qualification, this role offers a chance to grow, learn, and be part of a proactive and supporting team. You'll be at the heart of supporting our staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and fitness, empowering them to continue doing the vital work they do to make the communities of Nottinghamshire safe.

Key Responsibilities

Join an Occupational Health team, working together to respond to the changing needs of the Service. Undertake the full remit of supporting and delivery of an occupational health service, including but not limited to other aspects of occupational health and wellbeing not covered below. Supporting and advising the occupational health technician in ensuring safe clinical practices are being delivered. Supporting, advising managers and human resources in the implementation of the attendance absence policy. Delivering a clinical service including health surveillance in helping the organisation in meeting its statutory requirements for Health and Safety. Clinical advice to and supporting line managers in helping to identity key health, safety and wellbeing issues. Undertaking pre-employment screening for both uniformed and non-uniformed employees. Promote and deliver health promotion and education sessions. To support the occupational health manager in reviewing clinical policies, procedures and guidance. To support the OH&F team and continued delivery of the service in the OHM absence. Uphold and embody NFRS's Core Code of Ethics.

Experience/Qualification

Registered General Nurse with the NMC. Hold or be working towards a formal Occupational Health qualification. Hold current training in audiometry, spirometry and vision screening. Other training will be supported where required Have relevant experience in an Occupational Health setting. Be able to prioritise and organise own workload to meet demand. Hold awareness of current national Occupational Health challenges and have knowledge of legislation relevant to the post. Hold a full driving license and be able to travel throughout the county of Nottinghamshire (reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate suitable candidates with a disability).

Why NFRS?

Agile Working - NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility. Flexibility - We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working. Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day. Pension - Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme. Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym. Blue Light Card - working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out. Development - You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.
If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities' and 'Disability Confident' employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a 'Gold' employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

For further information please contact Tracey Cooke Occupational Health & Fitness Manager: tracey.cooke@notts-fire.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025

Interview date: 2nd / 3rd December 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,152.00-42,839.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: In person