Are you a registered Nurse with substantial experience within a standalone Occupational Health role?
We are supporting a local client with a temporary opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor to join their Newcastle Team. The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate towards providing a pro active Occupational Health Service.
Role: Occupational Health Advisor (RGN)
Location: Newcastle and surrounding Areas
Rate: £22 - £30 ph (dependent upon experience)
Start: 20th April 2026
Requirements
Responsibilities:
• Providing comprehensive support in relation to Occupational Health matters
• Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy
• Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals
• Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening
• Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt
• Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence
• Supporting with rehabilitation programmes
• Referring case load as required to external health professionals
• Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns
• Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident
• Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment
• Maintaining the Occupational Health facility
• Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times
• Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times
Essential requirements:
• Proven experience within an Occupational Health setting
• Registered General Nurse ( Valid NMC PIN)
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health (advantage)
• Ability to work in a standalone Occupational health position and evidence previous experience of this
• Previous experience managing high levels of sickness and return to work support
• Previous experience managing a caseload of referrals
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)
• Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder
• Driving License and access to own vehicle
Benefits
Benefits:
* Competitive Pay rates
* Transport allowance
* Revalidation support
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Blue Light Card
* Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
* Employee of the month!