Lead Occupational Health Advisor

Lead Occupational Health Nurse / Advisor

Carlisle | £48,000–£52,000 | Full-Time

Lead the Future of Occupational Health

Are you an experienced Occupational Health Nurse ready to step into a high-impact leadership role?

At UKIM , we’re looking for a Lead Occupational Health Nurse to shape clinical standards, drive innovation, and lead a high-performing team delivering exceptional Occupational Health & Wellbeing services.

This is your opportunity to influence strategy, develop people, and elevate service excellence in a growing organisation that puts patient care at its core.

About the Role

Working closely with the Lead Medical Practitioner and Senior Leadership Team, you will:

✅ Lead the delivery of a high-quality Occupational Health service

✅ Act as an autonomous practitioner managing complex clinical cases

✅ Oversee and mentor a team of Occupational Health professionals

✅ Drive clinical governance, innovation, and service growth

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and supervise the OH team day-to-day
• Develop policies, procedures, and best practice frameworks
• Drive clinical governance and maintain high standards
• Support achievement of SEQOHS accreditation

Service Delivery & Quality

• Oversee OH contracts and service delivery standards
• Manage complex case referrals and sickness absence cases
• Provide expert advice on workplace health risks
• Ensure compliance with NMC standards and legislation

Growth & Development

• Mentor clinicians through CPD and career pathways
• Foster a strong, independent nurse-led culture
• Contribute to commercial growth through high-quality service delivery

Collaboration

• Partner with HR, stakeholders, and external organisations
• Support vocational rehabilitation services
• Deliver training, health promotion, and wellbeing initiatives

About You

✅ Qualified & Experienced

• RGN with Occupational Health Diploma/Degree
• 5+ years’ OH experience (including complex case management)
• 2+ years in a leadership or clinical lead role

✅ Highly Skilled

• Full OH remit: health surveillance, immunisations, safety-critical medicals
• Strong knowledge of SEQOHS, governance, and legislation
• Expertise in absence management, rehab & pre-employment screening

✅ Commercially Astute

• Strong understanding of KPIs, service delivery & OH operations
• Confident producing clear, concise reports

✅ Inspirational Leader

• Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to influence at all levels
• Passionate about continuous improvement & clinical excellence

Why Join UKIM?

✨ Lead and shape a growing service

✨ Work with a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team

✨ Drive innovation in Occupational Health & Wellbeing

✨ Join a company that values quality, integrity, and people-first care

Inclusive Employer

ExamWorks UK is proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader , committed to:

• Inclusive recruitment and career development
• Supporting accessibility in the workplace
• Sharing best practices across the industry

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Ready to take the next step and make a real difference?

We’d love to hear from you.