Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Hybrid Working/Oldbury and Wolverhampton
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.
About Us
Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference. At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like‑minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK. When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.
Role Summary
You will be required to travel to Oldbury and Wolverhampton on a weekly basis to meet clients face to face and cover other locations ad hoc. There will be an element of home working where no face-to‑face assessment is required. You will work with a variety of clients delivering a full OH remit and may be required to work different shift patterns for specific clients. The role includes health surveillance, pre‑employment questionnaires, management referrals, fitness for work screenings and safety critical assessments. You will advise employees on both physical and mental health problems while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare. You will be expected to complete 360 clinical minutes per day (8 x 45 minutes) when doing case management.
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive occupational health services across multiple sites.
Manage case loads and complete daily clinical minutes requirement.
Provide health surveillance, pre‑employment, referrals, fitness for work assessments and safety critical assessments.
Advise employees on physical and mental health issues.
Travel regularly to client sites and adapt to shifting schedules.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse with previous experience in Occupational Health as an Occupational Health Advisor.
* Occupational Health Nursing qualification desirable but not essential.
* Current NMC Registration.
* Case management experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
* 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.
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.
All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE).
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