Occupational Health Advisor

RECRUITING HEADS LTD; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor (Peripatetic) to deliver comprehensive OH services in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas. Candidates should be NMC Registered Nurses with Occupational Health experience. This role offers a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, and competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £48,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Death in service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Reimbursed mileage for work travel

Monthly restorative yoga sessions

Annual wellbeing days

Festive team celebrations

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with no restrictions.
• Previous experience in Occupational Health is required.
• A confident communicator who can manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health services at client sites.
• Carry out health surveillance, assessments, case management, and health promotion activities.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Communication Skills

Autonomous Work

Case Management

Education

Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

Overview

Occupational Health Advisor (Peripatetic) - Bury St Edmunds & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 (DOE)

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs) or Part-time options available

This peripatetic role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to build strong client relationships while working within a friendly, collaborative team. Deliver bespoke Occupational Health (OH) services across the wider Bury St Edmunds region (within 1 hour travel time).

Why Join

• Professional Growth: A maximum of 4 cases per day, allowing time to provide thorough, personalised reports.
• Development & Support: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, a 3-year personalised development plan, and a dedicated mentor.
• Career Progression: Support available for those wishing to undertake formal OH qualifications.
• Team Spirit: Work alongside an experienced, supportive nurse-led team who value collaboration and wellbeing.

The Role

• Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health services at client sites.
• Carry out health surveillance, assessments, case management, and health promotion activities.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with GDPR/confidentiality requirements.
• Travel within a 1-hour radius of Ipswich to support a varied client base.

About You

• NMC Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
• Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma) preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience in Occupational Health is required.
• A confident communicator, able to work autonomously and manage your workload effectively.
• A professional, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for supporting employee health and wellbeing.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private health insurance
• Death in service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reimbursed mileage for work travel
• Monthly restorative yoga sessions
• Annual wellbeing days
• Festive team celebrations

If you're an experienced Occupational Health Advisor who values quality, development, and a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.