Occupational Health Advisor

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.

Key responsibilities include

• 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

About You

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

Benefits

• 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
• Cycle2Work scheme and eye care voucher

If you are a qualified Occupational Health Advisor looking for a role offering a manageable caseload, structured working hours and a combination of case management and health surveillance, this could be an excellent opportunity.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Finlay on 0207 952 7641 or

f.robertson@purosearch.com