Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Holiday Buy/Sell

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

EV Salary Sacrifice

Volunteer Days

Employee Benefits Platform

Save As You Earn

Eye Test Vouchers

Flu Vaccination

Cycle to work

Training Academy

CPD Days

Registration Fees Paid

Awards Program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Optima Health in Chester is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor for a hybrid role. You will deliver full OH services including case management, health surveillance and NSQ's, with occasional on-site work at a nuclear client and remote days otherwise.

The role offers a salary up to £46,000 per annum plus benefits, 37.5 hours per week, and a supportive training culture. A full UK driving license and current NMC registration are required, with OH qualifications desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
• Strong case management experience
• Current NMC Registration with no restrictions
• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle due to travel requirements
• OH Qualification is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Work five days a month onsite with a nuclear client performing full OH remit (case management, health surveillance, NSQ's, first day absence)
• Cover additional clients within an hour's commute when there is face-to-face demand
• Remaining days may be remote working

Skills

Registered Nurse

OH Experience

Case Management

NMC Registered

Driving Licence

Education

OH Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Chester - Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time (part time may be considered). 37.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday 8:30am-16:30pm

Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role

About Us

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.

At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.

When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.

Together, we live our values:

One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.

Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.

Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together

Role Summary

You will be required to work 5 days a month onsite with a nuclear weapons client completing a full occupational health remit such as, case management, health surveillance, NSQ's, and first day absence. There will also be a requirement to cover additional clients within an hour commute from your home location where there is a face to face demand. Any other working days will be remote working. On case management days, you will conduct 8 X 45 minute cases per day (360 clinical minutes)

In return, we offer an industry-leading training and development program to help you get where you want to go in Occupational Health. If you want to carry out additional training and qualifications or take on a leadership and management responsibility, then we will help support you.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Registered General Nurse with proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
• Strong case management experience
• Current NMC Registration with no restrictions
• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle due to travel requirements
• OH Qualification is desirable but not essential

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.