Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• A highly autonomous opportunity has arisen for a qualified Occupational Health Advisor to join a dedicated Health & Wellbeing team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week).
• The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational health case management, clinical advice, and support across a diverse employee base.
• The role includes delivering health promotion initiatives and contributing to broader HR and health strategies.
• This is a nurse-led service, primarily operating via telephone consultations, with occasional on-site clinics.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage a personal caseload and deliver clinical case management services to employees
• Conduct assessments on fitness for work, absence management, rehabilitation, and adjustments
• Provide clear, evidence based OH advice to managers and clients, including written reports
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• Conduct health surveillance and screening where required
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in line with legislative and ethical standards
• Liaise with GPs, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to support employee health
• Actively participate in service audits, governance processes, and clinical supervision
• Support development and implementation of workplace health policies and protocols
• Represent the service in cross-organisational meetings and forums
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. Equality Act, Health & Safety)
• Collaborate with HR and external partners on occupational health strategy and initiatives
Skills/Experience:
• Substantial post-registration experience in Occupational Health Nursing
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of case management, health promotion, and clinical governance
• Experience of delivering health screening and surveillance
• Proficiency with OH systems and IT (e.g. patient records, Microsoft Office)
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Equality Act 2010, Health & Safety laws)
• Evidence of influencing policy/protocols and driving improvements in clinical practice
• Experience leading nurse-led clinics
• Teaching, mentoring, or assessing qualifications
• Experience working in a multi-agency environment or with external contracts
• Presentation and training delivery experience
• Ability to critically analyse complex health data for decision making
• Familiarity with ill-health retirement and disability-related employment matters
Additional Information:
• Part-time role – 15-20 hours per week.
• The position offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work alongside an experienced team of OH professionals.
• Registered General Nurse (RGN) and qualified Occupational Health Nurse (Diploma or Degree).
Requirements
• Substantial post-registration experience in Occupational Health Nursing • Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills • Knowledge of case management, health promotion, and clinical governance • Experience of delivering health screening and surveillance • Proficiency with OH systems and IT (e.g. patient records, Microsoft Office) • Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Equality Act 2010, Health & Safety laws) • Evidence of influencing policy/protocols and driving improvements in clinical practice • Experience leading nurse-led clinics • Teaching, mentoring, or assessing qualifications • Experience working in a multi-agency environment or with external contracts • Presentation and training delivery experience • Ability to critically analyse complex health data for decision making • Familiarity with ill-health retirement and disability-related employment matters