Occupational Health Advisor

Recruitment for education and the public sector

A leading further and higher education institution is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to deliver a high-quality, professional, and consistent on-site occupational health service.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Lead a varied caseload of occupational health referrals, providing clear, actionable guidance on workplace adjustments and health recommendations.
• Advisory Support: Deliver confidential, professional advice to both management and staff in line with industry best practice.
• Assessments & Surveillance: Conduct pre-employment health assessments, manage sickness absence reviews, and oversee health surveillance programmes.
• Health Promotion: Actively promote and support the physical and mental well-being of all employees across the organisation.
• Safety & Compliance: Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure full alignment with occupational health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a specialist qualification or proven track record in Occupational Health.
• Demonstrable experience handling sickness absence, pre-employment screenings, and health surveillance.
• In-depth knowledge of occupational health legislation and best practice guidance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice on complex health matters confidentially.

• Specialist qualification or proven track record in Occupational Health
• Experience handling sickness absence
• Experience with pre-employment screenings
• Experience with health surveillance
• Knowledge of occupational health legislation

• Occupational health case management
• Health assessments
• Sickness absence management
• Health surveillance
• Advisory support
• Health promotion
• Confidential advice delivery
• Stakeholder liaison

• Location:
  
  North East England
• Sector:
  Further And Higher Education