Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Ripley, Onsite, occasional working from home
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent,
Working Pattern: 8am – 4pm/8.30am – 4.30pm

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join an established Occupational Health team. This is a varied role covering occupational health case management, fitness-for-work assessments and health surveillance, supporting employees and managers across the organisation.

You will manage a varied occupational health caseload, providing professional advice and practical recommendations to support employee health, attendance and rehabilitation.

The role typically involves 4–5 cases per day, with a focus on delivering a high-quality service rather than simply processing referrals.

• Managing occupational health case management referrals
• Completing fitness-for-work assessments
• Providing advice to employees, managers and HR
• Recommending reasonable adjustments and workplace support
• Supporting rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes
• Producing clear, accurate and professional OH reports
• Participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions
• Delivering health surveillance
• Advising on workplace health and employee wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records
• Managing your own caseload and working autonomously

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor with strong case management skills and the ability to work independently.

You will need:

• Current NMC registration
• A recognised Occupational Health qualification (Diploma, Degree or equivalent)
• Previous experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
• Experience managing occupational health case management referrals
• Experience delivering health surveillance
• Knowledge of fitness-for-work assessments
• Understanding of rehabilitation, reasonable adjustments and return-to-work planning
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively

• 25 days annual leave
• Competitive workplace pension
• Flexible and occasional hybrid working
• Blue Light Card and retail discounts
• Free parking
• Access to force gyms and sports clubs
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 counselling
• Training and professional development
• Cycle2
  
  Work scheme and eye care voucher