Overview RSSB are now seeking an Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist to join us on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be a key member of the System Safety and Health Directorate, supporting the delivery of Occupational Health and Hygiene activities across the rail industry. Working as part of the wider health and wellbeing team, you will provide specialist expertise in the identification, assessment and control of workplace health risks. 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 priority health issues for the industry including; noise, vibration, welding fume, respiratory hazards and topics such as fatigue risk and musculoskeletal disorders. Through this work, you will contribute to a preventative, evidence-based approach that protects workforce health and supports delivery of the Rail Health and Safety Strategy. This role is based at our Fenchurch Avenue office, with hybrid working. The closing date for applications is 25th October 2026 . Interviews will take place in our Fenchurch Avenue office. Responsibilities Provide specialist occupational health and hygiene advice to support the management, assessment and control of health risks arising from workplace exposures, including noise, welding activities, hazardous substances and other physical and chemical agents. Contribute to the development and application of risk-based approaches to health risk management, supporting the use of tools such as health risk profiling, exposure assessment and control verification. Contribute to the application of health surveillance and monitoring approaches where exposure risks remain, supporting early identification of potential work-related ill health. Contribute to the development and promotion of fatigue and manual handling risk management guidance and tools. Support the delivery of technical projects and research activities by providing occupational health and hygiene input, including data, evidence and good practice relating to health hazards and their control. Assist in the development of standards, guidance and practical tools that help organisations comply with legislation and improve management of occupational health risks. 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 hygiene 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. Support industry members and clients in understanding occupational health risks and implementing proportionate control measures, promoting a preventative approach to managing exposure. Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting innovation, data use and learning that strengthens how occupational health risks are understood and managed across the industry. For a full copy of the JD please click here: Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist JD Qualifications Essential: Experience in a safety-critical industry (e.g. rail, construction, infrastructure or heavy engineering), with a demonstrable understanding of associated occupational health risks and working environments. Relevant academic or professional qualification in occupational health, hygiene or a related discipline (e.g. occupational hygiene degree, ergonomics, science-based degree with relevant experience). Knowledge of occupational health risk management principles, including the identification, assessment and control of exposure to chemical, physical and biological hazards. Practical knowledge of assessing workplace exposures, including areas such as noise, vibration, welding fume respiratory and musculoskeletal hazards. Understanding of relevant UK legislation and standards, including: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Control of Noise at Work Regulations, Control of Vibration at Work Regulations Experience of supporting risk-based approaches to health management, including interpretation of data and identification of proportionate controls. Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into practical guidance for non-specialists. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw evidence-based conclusions on occupational risks. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of health surveillance principles and when they should be applied to support early detection of occupational ill health. Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes. Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities. Desirable: Professional membership or working towards membership of a recognised body (e.g. BOHS - British Occupational Hygiene Society, chartered institute of ergonomics and human factors - CIEHF.) Experience within the rail industry and understanding of rail-specific risk profiles (e.g. track environment, depots, construction and maintenance activities). 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 ofwork-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 valuediversityand equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of theDisability 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 Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB:Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Overview RSSB are now seeking an Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist to join us on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be a key member of the System Safety and Health Directorate, supporting the delivery of Occupational Health and Hygiene activities across the rail industry. Working as part of the wider health and wellbeing team, you will provide specialist expertise in the identification, assessment and control of workplace health risks. 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 priority health issues for the industry including; noise, vibration, welding fume, respiratory hazards and topics such as fatigue risk and musculoskeletal disorders. Through this work, you will contribute to a preventative, evidence-based approach that protects workforce health and supports delivery of the Rail Health and Safety Strategy. This role is based at our Fenchurch Avenue office, with hybrid working. The closing date for applications is 25th October 2026 . Interviews will take place in our Fenchurch Avenue office. Responsibilities Provide specialist occupational health and hygiene advice to support the management, assessment and control of health risks arising from workplace exposures, including noise, welding activities, hazardous substances and other physical and chemical agents. Contribute to the development and application of risk-based approaches to health risk management, supporting the use of tools such as health risk profiling, exposure assessment and control verification. Contribute to the application of health surveillance and monitoring approaches where exposure risks remain, supporting early identification of potential work-related ill health. Contribute to the development and promotion of fatigue and manual handling risk management guidance and tools. Support the delivery of technical projects and research activities by providing occupational health and hygiene input, including data, evidence and good practice relating to health hazards and their control. Assist in the development of standards, guidance and practical tools that help organisations comply with legislation and improve management of occupational health risks. 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 hygiene 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. Support industry members and clients in understanding occupational health risks and implementing proportionate control measures, promoting a preventative approach to managing exposure. Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting innovation, data use and learning that strengthens how occupational health risks are understood and managed across the industry. For a full copy of the JD please click here: Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist JD Qualifications Essential: Experience in a safety-critical industry (e.g. rail, construction, infrastructure or heavy engineering), with a demonstrable understanding of associated occupational health risks and working environments. Relevant academic or professional qualification in occupational health, hygiene or a related discipline (e.g. occupational hygiene degree, ergonomics, science-based degree with relevant experience). Knowledge of occupational health risk management principles, including the identification, assessment and control of exposure to chemical, physical and biological hazards. Practical knowledge of assessing workplace exposures, including areas such as noise, vibration, welding fume respiratory and musculoskeletal hazards. Understanding of relevant UK legislation and standards, including: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Control of Noise at Work Regulations, Control of Vibration at Work Regulations Experience of supporting risk-based approaches to health management, including interpretation of data and identification of proportionate controls. Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into practical guidance for non-specialists. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw evidence-based conclusions on occupational risks. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of health surveillance principles and when they should be applied to support early detection of occupational ill health. Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes. Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities. Desirable: Professional membership or working towards membership of a recognised body (e.g. BOHS - British Occupational Hygiene Society, chartered institute of ergonomics and human factors - CIEHF.) Experience within the rail industry and understanding of rail-specific risk profiles (e.g. track environment, depots, construction and maintenance activities). 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 ofwork-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 valuediversityand equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of theDisability 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 Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB:Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA
Overview RSSB is now seeking an experienced Principal Technical Lead to drive the hands-on technical delivery of a new greenfield industry services platform. This is an exciting delivery-focused role for a senior engineer who can lead by doing: making confident technical decisions, setting the quality bar, and guiding a multi-disciplinary sprint team to build and ship a complex system. As Principal Technical Lead, you will deliver a suite of capabilities including workflow automation, document management, scheduling optimisation, real-time notifications, and integrated reporting. A range of internal and external systems including CRM, ERP, payment, and document signing services will be integrated. The close date of this role is 25th October 2026. When applying, please keep your CV to a maximum of three pages. As part of the application, we'll also ask you to answer one short application question (up to 200 words). Responsibilities Own the technical delivery of the platform, ensuring the team consistently ships high-quality, production-ready increments. Ensure engineering standards are followed across the team: coding conventions, API design, security practices, and code review processes. Lead estimation, sprint planning, and decomposition of technical work; proactively identify and manage technical risk, dependencies, and blockers. Collaborate with the Delivery Manager and Product Owner to shape the backlog. Contribute directly to the codebase. Particularly on complex features, integration points, and technically critical components. Setting the standard for others to follow. Ensure alignment with the solution architecture function, clearly articulating technical constraints, risks, or emerging complexity with architectural implications, supported by evidence and proposed alternatives. Ensure application of secure-by-design principles and validate and refine Figma wireframes. Represent the team's technical work clearly and credibly to non-technical audiences. Define and enforce CI/CD pipeline standards using Azure DevOps, including branch strategy, build validation, deployment gates, and environment promotion. Qualifications Proven experience as a technical lead on a complex, multi-service platform, with direct responsibility for technical delivery quality and team output. Extensive C# and ASP.NET Core experience, including RESTful APIs, dependency injection, domain modelling, integration patterns, and performance considerations. Experience with Entity Framework Core code-first migrations and data modelling. Strong front-end engineering skills in React and TypeScript, including component architecture, state management, and integration with REST/SignalR backends. Solid understanding of event-driven architectures. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or comparable relational databases. Experience with API and application security. Practical knowledge of Python, including frameworks such as FastAPI. Practical knowledge of the Java stack. Proven experience with deploying and managing Azure cloud services. Experience deploying and operating containerised workloads in Kubernetes. Experience writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps. Engagement with novel technology, such as AI, to maximise output. Experience collaborating with UX designers - reviewing wireframes and providing technical feedback. Agile delivery experience, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and working productively with a Product Owner and Delivery Manager. Experience integrating with payment platforms (e.g. Stripe) and electronic signature services (e.g. DocuSign). Experience developing solutions within a regulated industry. Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience. Application guidance: CVs should be no longer than three pages, and applicants will be asked to answer one 200-word application question. Why Join RSSB? We offer a competitive salary aligned to the public-interest and not-for-profit sector, together with a strong total reward package. While this role is not positioned at top-end technology salary levels, we believe our overall offer provides meaningful value through flexibility, benefits, and long-term development. Our benefits package includes: 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 and help us shape the future of railway standards. We understand the importance ofwork-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 valuediversityand equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of theDisability 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 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
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Overview RSSB is now seeking an experienced Principal Technical Lead to drive the hands-on technical delivery of a new greenfield industry services platform. This is an exciting delivery-focused role for a senior engineer who can lead by doing: making confident technical decisions, setting the quality bar, and guiding a multi-disciplinary sprint team to build and ship a complex system. As Principal Technical Lead, you will deliver a suite of capabilities including workflow automation, document management, scheduling optimisation, real-time notifications, and integrated reporting. A range of internal and external systems including CRM, ERP, payment, and document signing services will be integrated. The close date of this role is 25th October 2026. When applying, please keep your CV to a maximum of three pages. As part of the application, we'll also ask you to answer one short application question (up to 200 words). Responsibilities Own the technical delivery of the platform, ensuring the team consistently ships high-quality, production-ready increments. Ensure engineering standards are followed across the team: coding conventions, API design, security practices, and code review processes. Lead estimation, sprint planning, and decomposition of technical work; proactively identify and manage technical risk, dependencies, and blockers. Collaborate with the Delivery Manager and Product Owner to shape the backlog. Contribute directly to the codebase. Particularly on complex features, integration points, and technically critical components. Setting the standard for others to follow. Ensure alignment with the solution architecture function, clearly articulating technical constraints, risks, or emerging complexity with architectural implications, supported by evidence and proposed alternatives. Ensure application of secure-by-design principles and validate and refine Figma wireframes. Represent the team's technical work clearly and credibly to non-technical audiences. Define and enforce CI/CD pipeline standards using Azure DevOps, including branch strategy, build validation, deployment gates, and environment promotion. Qualifications Proven experience as a technical lead on a complex, multi-service platform, with direct responsibility for technical delivery quality and team output. Extensive C# and ASP.NET Core experience, including RESTful APIs, dependency injection, domain modelling, integration patterns, and performance considerations. Experience with Entity Framework Core code-first migrations and data modelling. Strong front-end engineering skills in React and TypeScript, including component architecture, state management, and integration with REST/SignalR backends. Solid understanding of event-driven architectures. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or comparable relational databases. Experience with API and application security. Practical knowledge of Python, including frameworks such as FastAPI. Practical knowledge of the Java stack. Proven experience with deploying and managing Azure cloud services. Experience deploying and operating containerised workloads in Kubernetes. Experience writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps. Engagement with novel technology, such as AI, to maximise output. Experience collaborating with UX designers - reviewing wireframes and providing technical feedback. Agile delivery experience, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and working productively with a Product Owner and Delivery Manager. Experience integrating with payment platforms (e.g. Stripe) and electronic signature services (e.g. DocuSign). Experience developing solutions within a regulated industry. Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience. Application guidance: CVs should be no longer than three pages, and applicants will be asked to answer one 200-word application question. Why Join RSSB? We offer a competitive salary aligned to the public-interest and not-for-profit sector, together with a strong total reward package. While this role is not positioned at top-end technology salary levels, we believe our overall offer provides meaningful value through flexibility, benefits, and long-term development. Our benefits package includes: 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 and help us shape the future of railway standards. We understand the importance ofwork-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 valuediversityand equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of theDisability 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 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
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 ofwork-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 valuediversityand equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of theDisability 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 Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB:Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require anyreasonable adjustmentswith respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
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 ofwork-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 valuediversityand equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of theDisability 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 Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB:Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require anyreasonable adjustmentswith respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at
