Occupational Health advisor

MBDA Miissle System; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Occupational Health Advisor to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on promoting employee wellbeing through comprehensive health services. You will be instrumental in delivering expert guidance and ensuring compliance with best practices. If you are passionate about occupational health and want to make a significant impact, this position offers a rewarding chance to contribute to the health and wellbeing of a dedicated workforce.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in occupational health services and case management.
• Solid clinical knowledge with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wellness medicals and lifestyle assessments across the business.
• Support development of OH technicians and lead service improvements.

Skills

Occupational Health Services

Health Screening

Case Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

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 the offer stage.

The opportunity:

We are expanding our Occupational Health team and seeking a temporary Occupational Health Advisor for up to 6 months (part-time options considered). 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 protecting the health and wellbeing of MBDA employees by providing comprehensive internal and external services.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to developing and delivering an efficient, high-quality OH service, offering expert knowledge tailored to MBDA UK's evolving needs.

You will ensure service delivery aligns with best practices, complies with policies and legislation, and meets legislative requirements.

Salary = competitive

What we're looking for from you:

• A dynamic, proactive, and motivated individual passionate about occupational health, committed to delivering excellent service and promoting physical and mental wellbeing.
• Responsibilities include health screening, surveillance, case management, and providing guidance across functions such as HR and Safety.
• Ability to build strong relationships, respond to project challenges, and demonstrate excellent organizational and IT skills.
• Support development of OH technicians and team members.
• Provide clinical advice for wellbeing strategies, initiatives, and training activities.
• Deliver wellness medicals for executives and lifestyle assessments across the business.
• Lead projects and drive service improvements.
• Manage case reports, health surveillance activities, and prioritize tasks effectively.

What you need:

• Essential: NMC RN Part 1 registration
• Extensive experience in 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 and broad occupational health nursing experience are preferred, along with strong skills in complex case management, motivation, negotiation, relationship building, and influencing.

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

MBDA supports the Armed Forces and partners with governments to defend our nations' freedom. We value diversity and inclusion, with employee-led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, and more. We encourage applicants to speak with us about any support or adjustments needed during recruitment.

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