Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

The closing date is 20 May 2026.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative registered nurse, who is ready to further develop their career by joining our Occupational Health nursing team across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CAV and CTM UHB).

If you have excellent clinical and communication skills, you enjoy working as part of a multi disciplinary team and have a passion for wellbeing, then this post could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

The appointed individual will be required to work independently as well as within a team providing support for the junior team members. We will support their training and development and help them gain the necessary skills to develop their Occupational Health career.

They will actively participate in the delivery of a professional pro active Employee health and Wellbeing Service for the UHB's and external organisations.

Knowledge and/or experience of Occupational Health, an interest in all aspects of physical and mental health, well being and the impact they may have upon work are an integral part of this role.

The ideal candidate would be able to assist in the development of the service and take a pro active approach in order to influence the health and wellbeing of employees.

Main duties of the job

Based at the Woodland House in Cardiff, this role is 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate may also need to work at other locations across Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Boards (CAV and CTM UHB), therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

JOB SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the provision and development of a pro active Occupational Health Service for the employees of; Cardiff and Vale UHB and Cwm Taf Morganwwg UHB and external agencies, in accordance with the statutory requirements.

• The post holder has a responsibility for the provision of specialist clinical services and to advise employees on the prevention of ill health and other aspects of work related health problems.
• The post holder will have continuing responsibility for assessing clinical care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating clinical care programmes in accordance with agreed policy.
• The post holder is expected to accept delegated responsibility for the management of day to day clinic activity.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant professional development
• Post basic qualification at either diploma or degree level in Occupational Health or relevant subject, or working towards
• Relevant teaching qualification

Experience

• Post registration experience in Occupational Health or relevant specialty
• Experience of risk assessment
• Experience in nurse led practice
• NHS OH experience
• Managerial experience
• Research and audit experience

Skills

• Willingness to extend role in line with NMC scope of Professional Practice
• Spirometry skills

Special Knowledge

• Knowledge of the health and Wellbeing agenda
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety Regulations
• Understand the principals of Clinical Governance and evidence based practice

Personal Qualities

• Flexible approach to multi-site working across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAV UHB) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB).
• Ability to energise and engage self and others
• Evidence of practicing the University Health Board (UHB) Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board