Senior Occupational Health Advisor

Why This Role?

Whether you're an experienced Senior OHA looking for greater influence or an accomplished OHA ready to take your first step into clinical leadership, this role offers the opportunity to shape a service while staying close to the clinical work you enjoy.
Our client is a highly regarded, nurse-led, SEQOHS-accredited Occupational Health provider that puts the quality of its clinical work first. Working closely with the Director of Clinical Services, you'll combine hands-on practice with supporting colleagues, developing services and building relationships with key clients.
What makes this opportunity stand out?
Time to deliver quality care  – a maximum of four cases per day, allowing time for thorough assessments and thoughtful, personalised reports.

Support for your next career step  – a structured, personalised three-year development plan, comprehensive induction, regular training and a dedicated mentor.

A voice in how the service develops  – contribute your clinical expertise and ideas to team development, service improvements and key projects.

Variety and responsibility  – manage complex cases, support key clients and help the team navigate clinical challenges.

A collaborative nursing team  – work alongside experienced colleagues in a service that values professional judgement, wellbeing and shared learning.

The Role  As Senior Occupational Health Advisor, you'll be a trusted source of clinical guidance for colleagues and clients, helping the business grow while maintaining high standards of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Deputising for the Director of Clinical Services and acting as a key point of contact for team members and clients.

Reviewing management reports, signing off fitness-for-work assessments, undertaking clinical audits and providing advice to clients, OHAs and OHTs.

Supporting the recruitment, mentoring and development of the OH team.

Contributing to projects, client relationships and service development.

Delivering the full remit of specialist OH services at client sites, including case management, health surveillance, assessments and health promotion.

Maintaining accurate, confidential clinical records in line with professional and GDPR requirements.

Travelling to support a varied client base within approximately one hour of Ipswich.

About You  You'll be an experienced OH practitioner who enjoys sharing knowledge, building relationships and helping others develop. You may already hold a senior position, or be ready to take on greater responsibility with structured support.
You'll bring:
Current NMC registration as a nurse, without restrictions.

An essential SCPHN qualification in Occupational Health.

Strong OH experience and sound clinical judgement, with the confidence to work autonomously and recognise when to seek further advice.

Clear, approachable communication and the ability to build trust with colleagues and clients.

A practical, collaborative approach and enthusiasm for improving employee health and wellbeing.

A HAVS qualification would be an advantage.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop as a clinical leader, support others and have a meaningful say in how an OH service is delivered, we'd love to hear from you.