Home-Based Occupational Health Advisor (Part-Time)

DHU Healthcare; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to NHS pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Career growth and development

Job summary

DHU Healthcare in Derby is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team, supporting a high-quality evidence-based service across the organisation. This role emphasizes fitness-for-work assessments and providing clear, professional advice to managers and colleagues to protect health, wellbeing and safe working practices.

The position is home-based with occasional travel to sites such as Oldbury, Chesterfield, Leicester and Derby.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Occupational Health Diploma or Degree with at least 5 years post-qualification experience
• Occupational Health or case management experience
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• IT literate and confident using electronic systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, evidence-based fitness-for-work advice
• Undertake pre-placement health assessments and assess fitness for work
• Recommend reasonable adjustments, phased returns and rehabilitation support
• Maintain confidential clinical records in line with GDPR and NMC standards
• Prepare clear occupational health reports for managers and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with HR, line managers and Health & Safety colleagues
• Support the review and development of Occupational Health procedures and quality improvement
• Contribute to workplace wellbeing and health promotion initiatives
• Be confident using electronic systems and work mainly from home

Skills

Registered Nurse

Occupational Health

Case management

Fitness-for-work

Report writing

IT literacy

Independent working

Education

Occupational Health Diploma or Degree

Job description

DHU Healthcare in Derby is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team, supporting a high-quality evidence-based service across the organisation. This role emphasizes fitness-for-work assessments and providing clear, professional advice to managers and colleagues to protect health, wellbeing and safe working practices.

The position is home-based with occasional travel to sites such as Oldbury, Chesterfield, Leicester and Derby.