Occupational Health Nurse

Job Overview

Norbrook are recruiting a skilled and motivated Occupational Health Nurse to join our team based in Newry. This is a full-time, permanent role supporting employee health, wellbeing, and compliance initiatives. 

Main Activities/Tasks

• Conduct statutory and company-required health surveillance programmes, including hearing tests, respiratory assessments, and vibration assessments. 
• Collect and process biological samples to support the organisation’s Drug & Alcohol Policy. 
• Deliver First Aid training and general occupational health education sessions. 
• Assist in developing and delivering employee wellbeing initiatives. 
• Conduct clinical assessments for return-to-work and advise on reasonable adjustments. 
• Provide professional occupational health advice to management and support policy development. 

Essential Criteria:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration. 
• Occupational health nursing qualification (SCPHN OH or postgraduate OH diploma/degree) preferred.
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (Desirable). 
• Experience or willingness to train in First Aid instruction. 
• Competence in sample collection for drug and alcohol testing. 
• Understanding of HSENI regulations relating to health surveillance and workplace risk. 
• Computer literacy and familiarity with occupational health information systems.

Duration: Permanent

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time.
• This role will based on a site that produces penicillin and as such, would not be suitable for those with a penicillin allergy.

Benefits:

• Free life assurance
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Wedding leave
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
• Company Sick Pay
• Subsidised Canteen Facilities
• FREE On-site parking
• E-Car charging facilities on site
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Free Will-Writing Service
• Employee perks/discounts scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities

Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.