Occupational Health advisor

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in defense is seeking a proactive Occupational Health Advisor to join their expanding team. This role, based in Bristol, involves providing high-quality occupational health services, including health screenings and case management. The ideal candidate will be an NMC registered nurse with a passion for wellbeing, capable of delivering excellent service and supporting the development of team members. With a commitment to employee health, this position offers a dynamic and supportive environment to make a meaningful impact on the workforce's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in occupational health services is essential.
• Solid clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health screening, surveillance, and case management services.
• Provide clinical advice and support wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Occupational Health Services

Health Screening

Case Management

Clinical Advice

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NMC RN part 1 Registration

SCPHN (OH) Registration

Job description

Bristol

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.

The opportunity:

Due to expansion of our OH team, we are seeking a temporary Occupational Health Advisor for up to 6 months (part-time considered), with 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 committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of all MBDA employees by providing comprehensive internal and external services.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to developing and delivering a high-quality OH service, providing specialist knowledge responsive to MBDA UK's needs, ensuring service delivery aligns with best practices, policies, and legislative requirements.

What we're looking for from you:

• A dynamic, proactive, and motivated individual passionate about occupational health and wellbeing, capable of delivering excellent service.
• Responsibilities include health screening, surveillance, case management, and providing guidance across functions such as HR and Safety.
• Ability to build relationships, respond to project challenges, and demonstrate organizational and IT skills.
• Support development of OH technicians and team members.
• Provide clinical advice, support wellbeing initiatives, and deliver manager training.
• Conduct wellness medicals for executives and lifestyle assessments for staff, offering health advice.
• Lead projects and drive service improvements.
• Prepare case management reports and prioritize tasks effectively.

What you need:

• Essential: NMC RN part 1 registration
• Essential: Extensive experience in occupational health services
• Desirable: RN part 3 - SCPHN (OH) registration

Experience in assessments, surveillance, case management, and responding to queries 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 are essential, including motivating, negotiating, and influencing abilities.

Our company: "Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given."

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