Occupational Health advisor

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization as an Occupational Health Advisor. In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of employees. Your expertise will drive the delivery of high-quality occupational health services, ensuring compliance with best practices and legal standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, manage projects, and contribute to innovative wellbeing initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in the workplace and possess strong clinical and interpersonal skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse with occupational health experience.
• Solid clinical knowledge with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screening, surveillance, and case management.
• Build relationships across HR and Safety functions.
• Lead projects to improve service delivery.

Skills

Occupational Health Services

Health Screening

Case Management

Wellbeing Initiatives

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NMC RN Part 1 Registration

SCPHN (OH) Registration

Job description

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £48,000 or hourly rate equivalent depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team, after an offer is made.

The opportunity:

We are expanding our Occupational Health (OH) team and seeking a temporary Occupational Health Advisor for up to 6 months, with the possibility of part-time work. The role requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) to join our Occupational Health & Wellbeing (OH&W) Team.

The OH&W Team is dedicated to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of all MBDA employees, providing comprehensive internal and external services.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to developing and delivering a high-quality OH service, offering specialist knowledge responsive to MBDA UK’s evolving needs. You will ensure service delivery aligns with best practices, policies, and legal requirements.

Salary: Competitive

What we’re looking for from you:

• A proactive, motivated individual passionate about occupational health, committed to delivering excellent physical and mental wellbeing services.
• Responsibilities include health screening, surveillance, case management, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across HR, Safety, and other business functions, providing expert guidance in OH.
• Manage projects and work streams effectively, demonstrating excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Support the development of OH technicians and team members.
• Provide clinical advice to support wellbeing strategies, including initiatives and manager training.
• Deliver wellness assessments and health advice to executives and colleagues.
• Lead projects and improve service delivery.
• Prepare case management reports, conduct health surveillance activities, and manage time effectively.

What you need:

• Essential: NMC RN Part 1 registration
• Essential: Extensive experience in delivering occupational health services
• Desirable: RN Part 3 – SCPHN (OH) registration

Experience in pre-placement assessments, health surveillance, case management, lifestyle screening, triage, and query response is required. You should have solid clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and be an NMC registered Nurse with occupational health experience. A current SCPHN qualification is preferred, along with evidence of career progression and complex case management expertise. Strong interpersonal skills such as motivation, negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing are essential.

Our company: MBDA supports the Armed Forces and partners with governments to defend our nations. We promote diversity and inclusion through employee-led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, and more. We encourage applicants to speak with us about any support or adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

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