Lead Occupational Health Nurse

Start Date September 2025

Role Overview:

• Lead a team of Occupational Nurses and in-house counsellor.
• Support the council’s workforce of 10,000 across Derbyshire.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health physicians, counselling service, Health and Safety, and HR colleagues.
• Work with external customers, including Schools and District Councils.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team and work clinically.
• Deliver face-to-face assessments, case management, workplace assessments, pre-employment screening, and health surveillance.
• Provide advice to colleagues and managers.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams internally.
• Based at County Hall, Matlock; report to Health and Safety Manager, Policy and Wellbeing Development.
• Interact with employees from various roles in diverse work environments.
• Travel around the county occasionally; driving is essential.

Support & Benefits:

• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensures a healthy work-life balance.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Provides financial security.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promotes a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encourages environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.

Ideal Candidate:

• Registered General Nurse with OH Diploma or Degree.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer, performance, and solution focused.
• Proven track record of high standards, clinically and operationally.
• Passionate about proactive OH benefits.

Why Join Us? At Derbyshire County Council, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated professionals and make a significant impact whilst supporting our business goals. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation.

We’d love to hear from you if you're interested in part-time hours or a job share - flexibility is something we're happy to explore. We also offer hybrid working, and we’re more than happy to chat about what might work best for you, either at interview or beforehand.