Location: Bristol
About MBDA: MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting the Armed Forces and defending our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve common goals and safeguard our freedom.
Salary: Circa £48,000 or hourly rate equivalent, depending on experience
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on-site per week due to workload classification)
Security Clearance: Successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS). Restrictions related to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.
Position Overview:
We are expanding our Occupational Health (OH) team and seeking a temporary Occupational Health Advisor for up to 6 months, with potential part-time options. The role requires a minimum of 3 days on-site (Tuesday-Thursday).
The OH & Wellbeing Team is dedicated to safeguarding employee health and wellbeing, providing comprehensive services through internal and external resources.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering high-quality occupational health services, ensuring compliance with policies and legislative requirements, and adapting to the evolving needs of MBDA UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver proactive health services promoting physical and mental wellbeing.
* Perform health screening, surveillance, and case management.
* Build strong relationships across HR, Safety, and the wider business, providing expert guidance in occupational health.
* Manage projects and work streams, demonstrating excellent organizational and IT skills.
* Support the development of OH technicians and the wider team.
* Provide clinical advice for wellbeing strategies and initiatives, including manager training.
* Conduct wellness medicals for executives and lifestyle assessments for staff, offering health advice.
* Lead projects and drive service improvements.
* Prepare case management reports, conduct health surveillance activities, and manage time effectively.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
* NMC Registered Nurse (RN Part 1)
* Extensive experience in delivering occupational health services
* RN Part 3 – SCPHN (OH) registration is desirable
Experience in pre-placement assessments, health surveillance, case management, lifestyle screening, triage, and query response is essential. The candidate should possess solid clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a broad range of occupational health nursing experience, preferably with SCPHN qualification and significant experience in complex case management. Strong interpersonal skills including motivation, negotiation, relationship building, and influencing are required.
Our Values: We believe that peace, freedom, and sovereignty are fundamental. We are proud of our diverse, employee-led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more. We encourage open communication and support throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK), and Glassdoor, or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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