Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Overview

RSSB are now seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to join us on a permanent basis. In this integral role in the System Safety and Health Directorate, you will support the delivery of Occupational Health and Wellbeing activities across the rail industry. Working as part of the wider health and wellbeing team, you will provide clinical and professional expertise to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of occupational health management. 

Working collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners, you will support the development and delivery of initiatives that promote both physical and psychological health, helping to create healthier, safer and more resilient working environments. You will focus on delivering an evidence-based, occupational health service that supports workforce health, applies robust medical standards, and strengthens industry efficiency and capability. This includes contributing to the development and application of medical standards, supporting occupational health training, and driving improvements in how occupational health is delivered across the rail system. 

This role is based at our Fenchurch Avenue office, with hybrid working. The closing date for applications is 25th October 2026.   Interviews will be at our Fenchurch Avenue Offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional occupational health expertise to support the development, interpretation and application of rail industry medical standards, ensuring they are evidence-based, proportionate and support safe workforce deployment.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of occupational health practice across the industry, promoting consistent, high-quality approaches to assessing fitness for work and managing health risk.
• Support the development and maintenance of guidance and tools on mental health and to help industry respond effectively to potentially traumatic incidents, including fatalities, trespass events and work-related violence, from immediate post-incident response through to rehabilitation and return to work.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of occupational health training for rail organisations, building capability and understanding of occupational health principles, medical standards and good practice.
• Support the development and maintenance of guidance and tools to help industry respond effectively to key priority health issues through practical guidance, tools and interventions informed by industry data.
• Provide clinical input to industry projects, working groups and research activities, ensuring occupational health considerations are embedded in wider safety and health initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of guidance, tools and standards that help organisations comply with relevant legislation and improve their approach to occupational health management.
• To ensure value and benefit of interventions can be quantified and evaluated.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the health and wellbeing team and wider directorate to integrate occupational health into broader safety, health and wellbeing programmes.
• Use data, insight and industry intelligence to identify emerging health risks and opportunities for improvement, supporting a more preventative and system-wide approach to workforce health.
• Engage with industry stakeholders, including occupational health providers, employers and regulators, to promote good practice and drive continuous improvement in occupational health delivery.
• Develop and deliver commercial training and consultancy support as required in relation to occupational health. 

For a full copy of the JD please click here: Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner JD

Qualifications

Essential 

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC registration.

• Specialist qualification in Occupational Health (e.g. SCPHN (OH) or Occupational Health Nursing degree/diploma) or equivalent demonstrable experience.

• Proven experience delivering occupational health services, including fitness for work assessments, case management and health surveillance.

• Strong understanding of occupational health legislation, standards and best practice (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, Equality Act, COSHH principles).

• Experience applying and interpreting medical standards to support safe workforce deployment, particularly in safety-critical environments.

• Ability to contribute to development of guidance, standards or processes that improve occupational health practice.

• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including operational teams, HR, safety professionals and external providers.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain clinical and occupational health concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.

• Experience using data and insight to inform occupational health practice and identify trends or risks.

• Understanding of risk management principles and the role of occupational health within a wider safety and wellbeing system.

• Experience contributing to training, coaching or raising awareness of occupational health topics within an organisation.

• Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience.

• Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes.  

• Can work collaboratively within an evolving industry, gaining stakeholder confidence through understanding their goals and motivations and demonstrating credibility as an expert. 

Desirable: 

• Experience working within the rail industry or another safety-critical, regulated sector (e.g. transport, construction, utilities, emergency services). 

• Practical experience and working knowledge of industry health risks such as fatigue, trauma, mental health, musculoskeletal disorders and exposure-related illness.

• Experience contributing to research, innovation or continuous improvement programmes in occupational health.

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Faculty of Occupational Medicine, Association of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Professionals).  

Why Join RSSB? 

We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Private medical and dental cover

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Season ticket loan and travel subsidy

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer leave

• Performance-related bonus

• Pension scheme

• Learning and development opportunities 

Ready to Apply? 

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with RSSB, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now. 

We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. 

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing vacancies@RSSB.CO.UK Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA 

 If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at vacancies@rssb.co.uk