Occupational health advisor

Job Details

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Homebased in Glasgow with travel
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or part time
Right to live and work in the UK: Required for this role

Role Summary

This is a home‑based role with 1‑2 days per week of travel to conduct face‑to‑face clinics for clients in Glasgow, working on blue‑light sector contracts. You will deliver Health Surveillance, Immunisations & Case Management, conducting workplace assessments and reporting on potential health risks. Duties include pre‑employment checks, health surveillance, fitness‑for‑work screenings, and advising employees on physical and mental health issues in line with occupational health standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on‑site health surveillance and pre‑employment assessments.
• Perform fitness‑for‑work screenings and manage case‑management processes.
• Advise employees on occupational health matters including physical and mental health concerns.
• Travel to client sites as required, normally 1‑2 days per week.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records and provide high‑quality occupational health services.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with proven experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Current NMC Registration.
• Ability to travel to client sites on a weekly basis.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Buy and sell holiday scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Volunteer days.
• YuLife employee benefits platform.
• Save As You Earn scheme.
• Eye test vouchers.
• Flu vaccination scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Clinical training academy.
• Paid CPD days.
• Professional registration fees paid.
• RAVE awards.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Right to request flexible working from day 1.

EEO Statement

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.