Job Title:Occupational Health Nurse
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Occupational Health Nurse Manager
Date: 2026
Overall Purpose of Job
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) will contribute to the health and wellbeing of the employees of Beacon Hospital through the effective implementation of occupational health programmes whilst providing exceptional care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.
Works closely with the Occupational Health Nurse Manager to put in place a first-class occupational health service that meets the needs of Beacon Hospital.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Be a champion for the health and wellbeing of Beacon Hospital staff.
Deliver first class occupational health support and expertise across a full range of services.
Stay up to date with best practice and changing guidance and legislation.
Health and Safety
Be conversant and comply with relevant health, safety and wellbeing legislation particularly awareness of legislation and best practice in those areas of occupational health that can impact on health and safety overall.
Accreditation
Be aware of and ensure compliance with JCI standards.
Ensure compliance with hospital accredited policies.
Participate in JCI activities.
Service Delivery
Work to effectively deliver the day to day OH service which may include frontline delivery, leading projects, and working on hospital wide multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain up to date accurate confidential records for all employees.
Undertake Pre-employment Health screening as per OH procedures.
Immunisation & Vaccination
Ensure all employees receive adequate immunisation from blood borne diseases as per current Beacon Hospital policies and as per relevant legislative requirements.
Ensure an adequate recall system and database of employees' immunisation.
Ensure that staff have the necessary information to allow informed decision making with regard to Covid 19 vaccines.
Advise the Hospital on the ever-changing rules, regulations and guidelines around Covid 19 as relates to Hospital Staff & Consultants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Nurse with up to date NMBI registration.
Occupational Health Nurse or Health, Safety Welfare At Work Diploma is required or to be commenced directly after starting the role.
Attended relevant and recommended training sessions to maintain registration.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge
Familiar with Occupational Health practices, policies and procedures, return to work, absence management and immunisations.
Computer and administratively competent as the post requires the use of IT programmes & databases.
Ability to analyse and report.
Personal Competencies
Must be a strong team worker and work collaboratively.
Proactive, self-motivated and assertive.
Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with all staff levels within the organisation.
All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.
