NHS Opportunity: Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational health nurse Current Vacancies

2006-11-27:

Occupational health nurses aim to encourage better health and well-being in workers. maintaining employee health records, and developing and managing emergency procedures.

Employers of occupational health nurses include large organisations such as hospitals, airlines, retail chains and financial institutions, as well as private consultancy firms which are called in by organisations to give specialist advice.

Occupational health nurses can work as part of a team of health and safety experts, or alone - this may depend on the size of the organisation.

Hours of work vary depending on the employer.
Many occupational health nurses work 37.5 to 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Occupational health nurses are found in all kinds of organisations including factories, office complexes, universities and colleges, department stores and hospitals.

Self-employment is possible, including working as an occupational health consultant.

Some occupational health nurses progress to managing other occupational health staff or running an occupational health centre.
There are some opportunities to work abroad.

Newly qualified nurses working in the NHS earn between 17,600 and 19,500 a year.
Experienced occupational health nurses can earn between 26,600 and 31,000.
A small number of nurse consultants earn 37,000 to 51,000. (Permalink)