Job overview

This is an opportunity to join a progressive NHS occupational health  service where your skills will be valued, your development supported, and your impact felt across the entire organisation.

As an Occupational Health / Mental Health Nurse, you’ll work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver expert, evidence-based care to NHS staff — helping them to stay well, return to work, and perform at their best.

We would like to hear from experienced Occupational Health nurses or mental health nurses that are  who are looking for a challenge supporting the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff.  The Occupational Health service at Mid Cheshire also provides services to East Cheshire Trust, and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust as well as other small and medium NHS and non-NHS organisations the role is therefore diverse and interesting. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for proficient health care professional who will provide expert evidence-based practice and clinical expertise in Occupational Health.  An experienced Occupational Health practitioner or mental health practitioner  with decision-making autonomy, responsibility and accountability within agreed guidelines and protocols, who can contribute to the leadership, development and supervision of others. 

The ideal person will work collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of Occupational Health Collaboration.  It is expected they will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the sites.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.