Occupational Health Nurse FTC - PAM

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Somerset & Surrounding areas
Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 per annum + benefits + car allowance £2,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract x6 months
Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday x40 Hours per week (30 minute unpaid lunch)

We are looking for a confident, compassionate, and motivated Occupational Health Nurse to join our expanding Occupational Health team. This is a varied and rewarding role offering a blend of clinic‑based work and visiting client sites across the region.

As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering professional, evidence‑based occupational health services while building strong and trusted relationships with our clients.

You will be involved in a wide range of occupational health activities, including:

• Immunisations
• Vaccinations
• Phlebotomy (taking bloods)
• Fit for Work / Fit for Job medicals
• Health screening and health surveillance
• New starter and pre‑employment medicals

You will work across clinic locations and client sites, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality clinical care in line with evidence‑based practice

Undertake IMS and vaccination programmes safely and confidently

Carry out phlebotomy and Fit for Work medical assessments

Attend multiple client sites as required

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

Report and manage incidents, near misses, and complaints in line with policy

Participate in audits and contribute to continuous service improvement

Engage positively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders

Work autonomously while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team

Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Proven experience in IMS and vaccination delivery
• Competent in phlebotomy (taking bloods)
• Experience undertaking Fit for Job / Fit for Work medicals
• Strong IT skills and confidence using clinical systems
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time‑management skills

Desirable Experience

• Occupational health experience
• Health surveillance (e.g. spirometry, audiometry)
• Travel health
• Experience working under PGDs/WIs
• Knowledge of the Green Book and National Immunisation Schedule
• Strong understanding of informed consent and cold chain requirements
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Employee Benefits

• We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)
• Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!
• Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme
• Long service rewards
• Flexible Working Hours
• Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support
• Support with training and development
• Group Income Protection

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.