Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Gym on site facilities

Early finish Fridays

Pension scheme

Job summary

Optima Health is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to join our onsite team in Crewe. The role involves conducting health surveillance, pre-employment assessments, and fitness-for-work medicals, while delivering expert clinical advice to support employee wellbeing on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with an Occupational Health qualification and current NMC registration, comfortable travelling to clinics across the region.

Qualifications

• OH qualification is essential for this role.
• Registered General Nurse with previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Current NMC Registration is required.
• A full UK driving licence is a must for travel to clinics.

Responsibilities

• Conducting health surveillance, pre-employment assessments, and fitness-for-work medicals
• Delivering evidence-based advice and managing occupational health cases with professionalism and compassion
• Promoting a proactive approach to workplace health, wellbeing, and injury prevention
• Managing a caseload of approximately six cases per day, ensuring every employee receives high-quality care and attention

Education

Registered General Nurse (NMC)

Occupational Health Qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Crewe, CW1 3PL
Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum + £2,500 on site allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or Part time

You must have previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor, as well as an OH qualification, to be considered 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

We're excited to offer the opportunity to join our onsite team at a prestigious automotive manufacturing company in Crewe. Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in helping employees stay healthy, safe, and at their best.

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You'll carry out workplace assessments, identify potential health risks, and provide expert clinical advice to support both the physical and mental wellbeing of employees.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting health surveillance, pre-employment assessments, and fitness-for-work medicals
• Delivering evidence-based advice and managing occupational health cases with professionalism and compassion
• Promoting a proactive approach to workplace health, wellbeing, and injury prevention
• Managing a caseload of approximately six cases per day, ensuring every employee receives high-quality care and attention

Why join us?

We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive. That's why we offer an industry-leading training and development programme, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills, gain additional qualifications, and progress your career. Whether your ambition is to deepen your clinical expertise or move into leadership, we'll support you every step of the way.

You'll also benefit from:

• Free onsite parking
• Excellent onsite facilities, including a café, diner, and Starbucks
• Discounted membership at the onsite gym
• An early finish every Friday, helping you enjoy a better work-life balance

If you're looking to join a team that values clinical excellence, continuous professional development, and genuinely cares about its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Who Are We Looking For?

An Occupational Health qualification is essential for this role
You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
Current NMC Registration
You will need to be a proactive, friendly and professional person who is confident managing their own workload.
The role also involves travelling to clinics, so a full UK driving license is a must.

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.