Band 8b Lead Nurse for Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. North London Partners Shared Service Band 8b Lead Nurse for Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services The closing date is 20 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary To provide strong, visible professional and clinical leadership to the occupational health nursing workforce of the shared service, with ownership of clinical governance, quality, safety and professional standards across all partner and client organisations. Main duties of the job To be accountable for the management of clinical and non-clinical staff and, working with the Operational Lead and the senior management team, for the effective management of pay and non-pay resources, delivery of service level agreements and achievement of income targets, ensuring a timely, high quality, effective and efficient service within available resources. To lead the clinical development of the shared occupational health service, bringing together teams from diverse organisations and shaping them into one service that delivers a consistent, equitable, confidential and accessible bio-psycho-social occupational health and wellbeing service. All clinical interventions and advice must be evidence based and in line with current national guidance and legislation. To take a lead role in raising the profile of the service with line managers and senior leaders in partner and client organisations, to contribute to clients' wider workforce strategy, and to play a key leadership role in the development of the wider shared services portfolio. About us North London Partners' shared occupational health service is a new collaborative which seeks to promote, maintain and improve the health of the employees within partner and client organisations across north central London and to safeguard employees' health from risk arising from their work and/or working environment. Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £75,328 to £86,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-8383593 Job locations Enfield Civic Centre, however the service has presence across north central London and the post will require travel London EN1 3XA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the main roles and requirements for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the main roles and requirements for this role. Person Specification Education, experience and professional qualification Essential NMC registration part 1 specialist OH nursing qualification with NMC part 3 Master level education or equivalent completion of an appropriate management or leadership qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development over the last 3 years Highly developed knowledge of employment law with a focus on health and safety and the management of occupational health records Knowledge of SEQOHS accreditation and related regulatory standards Desirable Willingness to undergo training in relation to post Ability to deliver training Experience of managing and leading staff of different disciplines Experience of creating pathways with stakeholders as partners Experience of business planning and project management Experience o