Trainee Occupational Health Nurse Adviser(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About This Opportunity

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting career development opportunity for two UK-registered nurses who wish to specialise in Occupational Health.

This trainee role is ideal for nurses with post-registration experience who are looking to transition into a specialist field. You will receive structured on-the-job training, professional supervision, and the opportunity to work towards recognised Occupational Health qualifications. On successful completion of training and competency assessments, you will progress to a Band 6 Occupational Health Nurse Adviser position.

The Trust is committed to supporting learning, development, and career progression within a welcoming and inclusive environment.

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to meeting UK Visas & Immigration requirements, including the minimum salary threshold (£25,000) and role eligibility criteria.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Trainee Occupational Health Nurse Adviser, you will gradually develop the skills to deliver a wide range of occupational health services, including:

• Completing health clearance and pre-employment assessments in line with national guidance and local policies
• Providing professional advice on fitness for work to managers and staff
• Assessing and managing sharps injuries and blood or body fluid exposures
• Participating in health surveillance programmes
• Supporting and contributing to clinical audit activity
• Delivering workplace vaccination clinics at Worthing Hospital and St Richard’s Hospital
• As your confidence and competence grow, you will manage your own caseload and work with increasing autonomy.

Professional Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Act as an accountable practitioner, delivering specialist occupational health advice
• Assess fitness for work and recommend reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010
• Identify when further medical information is required and request appropriate reports
• Maintain accurate electronic and written clinical records
• Produce clear, professional occupational health reports
• Undertake venepuncture and vaccination clinics as required
• Participate in health surveillance and service improvement initiatives

About Us

At University Hospitals Sussex, we believe that diversity strengthens our workforce and improves patient care. Our commitment to inclusion supports our aim of delivering Excellent Care Everywhere, reflected in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

We actively support staff through:

• Inclusive staff networks
• A buddy system for new starters
• Recognition as a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3)
• Status as a Veteran Aware Trust
• Every colleague’s background, experience, and individuality is valued.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Current UK NMC registration (Adult/General Nurse)
• Post-registration nursing experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, databases, Microsoft Teams)
• Demonstrated interest in Occupational Health as a nursing speciality
• Ability to produce clear, high-quality typed reports
• Evidence of learning or development related to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills

Desirable Criteria

• Previous Occupational Health experience
• Experience working autonomously
• Competence in venepuncture
• Experience administering vaccinations
• Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks
• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants applying from overseas under the Skilled Worker route must provide criminal record certificates from any country where they have lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcomed and will be assessed in line with UKVI guidance. Sponsorship is subject to meeting role eligibility, skill level, and salary thresholds.

Useful UK Government Guidance

You may find the following official UK government resources helpful:

Skilled Worker visa information:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

DBS checks explained:
https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Criminal record checks for overseas applicants:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

NHS careers and registration guidance:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

Employer Details

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
The Art Block, St Mary’s Site
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5JJ