Occupational Health Advisor
We’re looking for an Occupational Health Advisor. This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career.
About the role
You will be an integral part of a small friendly team providing essential support to staff. Working closely together, you will provide proactive health education whilst also providing advice and guidance to managers and staff members to manage sickness absence and assist staff in returning to the workplace.
You will play a key role in recognising and driving improvements to the services offered by the Occupational Health Unit. It is an exciting time to join the team based at a purpose-built facility
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.
About you:
We are looking for a personable and experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team. You will be dynamic, working with managers across the Service to ensure we provide a first class OH service. You will have the drive and determination to recognise areas for improvement and implement change, bringing the team with you on the journey.
We would also like to see that you have the following:
* Part 1 of the NMC Register and hold a qualification within Occupational Health to post graduate Diploma or Degree level.
* Experience in managing an Occupational Health Department / Unit.
* Experience of managing case work - giving appropriate medical opinion/advice in the rehabilitation of individuals during and / or following sickness absence so that appropriate action can be taken to facilitate an early return to work.
* Knowledge of Data Protection Regulations.
* Excellent listening and communication skills, orally and in writing. This will include experience of giving appropriate medical evidence-based advice in individual cases and providing clear and precise reports for management.
* Experience of working unsupervised in an advisory role.
Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.
A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.
When you join, you'll benefit from
* Career progression & specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow.
* Health & wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career.
* A culture of inclusion & belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.
* As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team.
Additional rewards and benefits
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
* Competitive pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies, including flexible working
* Free on-site parking (site-specific)
* Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events