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SALARY: £47,304 - £49,515 (under review)
LOCATION: Bruce Street, Belfast
REF: IRC328031

The NICS comprises nine departments that support the Northern Ireland Executive and Ministers. They do this by developing and implementing government policies and legislation and delivering key public services in areas such as health, public finances, social development, justice, education, regeneration, environment, culture, agriculture, economic development, employment and transport. In addition, the Public Prosecution Service is a non-Ministerial Department staffed by Civil Servants.

The NICS is seeking to fill Occupational Health Nurse roles that require specific skills and experience. Applications are invited from candidates who meet the eligibility criteria to apply for this opportunity and challenge. There is currently one full-time vacancy within Occupational Health Service, NICSHR in the Department of Finance. The postholder, who will report to the head of Occupational Health Nursing, will play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of many employees using their specialist clinical skills and expert knowledge.

The main duties of the post will include:
- Screen pre-employment health related information, and carry out assessments, including baseline health surveillance assessments for recruits where required.
- Screen and carry out health surveillance assessments of individuals to satisfy statutory obligations and departmental policy; to include but not limited to
audiometry, hand arm vibration and confined space assessments.
- Screen, assess and report on the fitness of employees, including those on sickness absence, and to advise regarding adjustments.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and refer as appropriate.
- Participate in occupational vaccination programmes.
- Be actively involved in the development and implementation of health-related programmes and policies.
 

See the full list of responsibilities on the candidate information booklet here.

The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Applications from males, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 14th August 2026.

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.

Closing Date: 2026-08-14 00:00:00