Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health (OH&W); Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Flu Vaccination Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid CPD Days

Professional Registration Fees Paid

Job summary

Optima Health in Londonderry is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to deliver a full OH remit across two client sites with remote work from home. Onsite work will include face-to-face OH support for a textile/clothing client and housing sector site, with time split between onsite and remote case management.

The role requires an RN with current NMC registration and OH case-management experience; travel to client sites is required weekly. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with experience in Occupational Health.
• Current NMC Registration is required.
• Experience in case management as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Ability to travel weekly to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full occupational health remit across two Londonderry client sites and remote work from home.
• Manage case referrals, fitness-for-work assessments and health surveillance.
• Conduct pre-employment questionnaires and safety-critical screenings as needed.
• Support employees and managers on workplace health matters.

Skills

Nurse experience

Case management

Travel willingness

Occupational health experience

Education

NMC Registration

Occupational Health Nursing qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Londonderry- Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time or Full Time between Monday - Friday (7.5 hours per day)

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

This role involves delivering a full occupational health remit across two client sites in Londonderry, alongside remote work from home. The successful candidate will spend two days each week onsite with a well-known textile and clothing company, providing face-to-face occupational health support. In addition, they will attend another client site, a housing organisation also based in Londonderry, for two days twice per month. Time onsite will involve a mixture of case management and health surveillance activity, supporting employees and managers with a range of workplace health matters.

The position includes management referrals, fitness for work assessments, health surveillance, pre-employment questionnaires and safety-critical screenings where required.

For full-time employees, the remaining time outside of onsite commitments will be spent working remotely from home completing case management consultations and related occupational health duties.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with previous experience in Occupational Health, as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• An Occupational Health Nursing qualification is desirable but not essential
• Current NMC Registration
• Case management experience as an Occupational Health Advisor
• Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.

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.

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