Occupational Health Advisor

Everson Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory pension up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Everson Recruitment is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to deliver a comprehensive range of OH services in Chelmsford. You will manage cases, conduct fitness for work assessments, health surveillance, vaccinations, and health promotion as part of a proactive OH team.

You will write professional reports, advise on OH legislation, and support colleagues. A postgraduate OH qualification and NMC Part 1 registration are required; additional OH qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Registration with the NMC (Part 1).
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree/Diploma).
• Proficiency in spirometry, audiometry, and general medicals.
• Case management experience.
• Fitness-for-role assessments experience.
• Strong health promotion and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert, evidence-based case management services, advising on attendance, fitness for work, and other occupational health matters.
• Writing professional, comprehensive, and evidence-based reports for a range of stakeholders.
• Delivering expert advice on occupational health legislation and best practices.
• Conducting health surveillance and fitness medicals in line with policies and protocols.
• Promoting health and wellbeing through tailored health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Case management

Fitness-for-role assessments

Health promotion

Written communication

Time management

Data protection

Education

NMC Registration (Part 1)

Postgraduate OH qualification (Degree/Diploma)

Tools

Spirometry

Audiometry

Drug & alcohol screening

Health surveillance equipment

Job description

I am looking for an Occupational Health Advisor, you'll deliver a comprehensive range of occupational health services. From expert case management to conducting fitness assessments, health surveillance, and promoting health and wellbeing initiatives, you'll play a vital role in supporting our clients and their employees.

What's In It for You?

We value the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this. It currently includes:

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%).
• Life assurance.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• A day off for your birthday (non-contractual).
• Discounted gym membership.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing expert, evidence-based case management services, advising on attendance, fitness for work, and other occupational health matters.
• Writing professional, comprehensive, and evidence-based reports for a range of stakeholders.
• Delivering expert advice on occupational health legislation and best practices.
• Conducting health surveillance and fitness medicals in line with policies and protocols.
• Promoting health and wellbeing through tailored health promotion initiatives and individual advice.
• Offering services such as vaccinations, travel health advice, ergonomic assessments, and health education (where competent).
• Providing clinical supervision and support to team members, such as OH Technicians.
• Maintaining your NMC registration and committing to ongoing professional development.

What We Are Looking For:

We're searching for a motivated and confident professional who is passionate about occupational health and health promotion and has the following experience:

• Registration with the NMC (Part 1).
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree/Diploma).
• Proficiency in spirometry, audiometry, general medicals, drug and alcohol screening
• Case management
• Fitness-for-role assessments
• Strong skills in health promotion, with the ability to engage and motivate others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time management abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of data protection and confidentiality principles.

If you have the below, then that would be a bonus!

• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health recorded on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• MSc in an OH-related field.
• Dual RN/RMN qualification.
• Experience in teaching, training, or mentoring OH students.
• Advanced IT skills and ergonomic advice expertise.

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: 37.5 hours

Salary: Competitive