The Role
Provide occupational health services to onshore and offshore energy sector personnel, including health surveillance (audiometry, spirometry), fitness-for-work and pre-placement assessments, drug and alcohol testing, clinical recordkeeping (GDPR), liaison with HR/HSE/operations, health promotion, and case management to support sickness absence and return-to-work.
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Requisition Number: 2377346
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support our client base across the energy sector with both onshore and offshore operations within the UK. This role involves delivering occupational health services in safety-critical environments and supporting workforce health, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.
Primary Responsibilities:
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
What You'll Bring:
Other Useful Skills and Experience:
What We Offer:
Join a global, purpose-driven organisation where your work makes a real impact. At UnitedHealthcare, you'll help deliver high-quality healthcare solutions in safety-critical environments-supported by a collaborative culture, solid clinical governance, and genuine focus on delivering innovative, accessible, and high-quality healthcare solution
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support our client base across the energy sector with both onshore and offshore operations within the UK. This role involves delivering occupational health services in safety-critical environments and supporting workforce health, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver a full range of occupational health services to energy sector personnel
- Undertake health surveillance programmes (audiometry, spirometry, etc.)
- Conduct fitness for work assessments including pre-placement
- Support drug and alcohol testing programmes
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with governance and GDPR
- Liaise with HR, HSE, and operational teams
- Deliver health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
What You'll Bring:
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in occupational health within industrial, energy, or similar environments
- Proven experience in health surveillance and case management
- Demonstrated solid IT skills and ability to work independently
Other Useful Skills and Experience:
- Occupational Health qualification, including a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health
- Proven experience supporting offshore or remote workforces
- Proven experience providing case management for sickness absence and return-to-work programmes
- Demonstrated knowledge of OEUK and UK HSE standards
- Proven experience administering immunisations and supporting travel health programmes
What We Offer:
Join a global, purpose-driven organisation where your work makes a real impact. At UnitedHealthcare, you'll help deliver high-quality healthcare solutions in safety-critical environments-supported by a collaborative culture, solid clinical governance, and genuine focus on delivering innovative, accessible, and high-quality healthcare solution
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.
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Skills Required
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in occupational health within industrial, energy, or similar environments
- Proven experience in health surveillance and case management
- Demonstrated solid IT skills and ability to work independently
- Right to work in the UK indefinitely without restrictions (proof required)
- Occupational Health qualification (Diploma or Degree)
- Experience supporting offshore or remote workforces
- Experience providing case management for sickness absence and return-to-work programmes
- Knowledge of OEUK and UK HSE standards
- Experience administering immunisations and supporting travel health programmes
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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