Occupational Health Advisor

OH Medical; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension up to 6%

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave + BH

NMC fees paid

Health cashback

Gym discount

Professional development support

Job summary

OH Medical is recruiting an Occupational Health Advisor to join a leading provider in Derby. In a hybrid role, you will deliver a full OH service, manage casework, health surveillance, and fitness-for-work assessments for a manufacturing client.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality reports, confidential records, and promotion of safe, healthy workplaces. The role offers ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration required with Part 1 essential and in-depth knowledge of OH practice.
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (degree or diploma).
• Strong experience delivering OH case management and health surveillance.
• Competency in Spirometry and Audiometry with clear reporting abilities.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and time management skills.
• Solid understanding of data protection and OH legislation; proficient IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full Occupational Health service including case management.
• Assess fitness for work and provide high-quality OH reports.
• Conduct health surveillance and medically-based assessments.
• Carry out fitness-for-work medicals and role-specific assessments.
• Provide OH advice to managers and employees; escalate complex cases.
• Maintain accurate records in line with NMC standards and guidelines.

Skills

NMC Registration

Case management

Health surveillance

Fitness-for-work assessments

Spirometry

Audiometry

Report writing

Communication skills

Time management

Data protection & confidentiality

IT skills

OH management systems

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health

Tools

OH management software

Job description

Occupational Health Advisor (OHA)

Derby | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Home Working) | Full Time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Join a Leading Occupational Health Provider Through OH Medical

OH Medical is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Occupational Health provider for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join their established team in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Occupational Health Advisor looking to join a supportive, professional service where you'll manage a varied clinical caseload while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working pattern.

Working with a well-known manufacturing client, you'll play a key role in supporting employee health, wellbeing and fitness for work, delivering high-quality Occupational Health services within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The Role

As an Occupational Health Advisor, you'll provide a full Occupational Health service, delivering evidence-based clinical advice to both employees and managers. Your role will combine case management with health surveillance, fitness assessments and workplace health advice, helping organisations promote safe and healthy working environments.

This hybrid position offers the balance of three days onsite in Derby and two days working from home, with working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based case management consultations.
• Assess fitness for work and provide clear, professional Occupational Health reports.
• Conduct health surveillance in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Undertake fitness-for-work medicals and role-specific medical assessments.
• Carry out Drug & Alcohol testing where required.
• Complete and interpret:
• Spirometry
• Audiometry
• General medicals
• Fitness for role assessments
• Provide expert Occupational Health advice to managers and employees.
• Escalate complex clinical cases appropriately.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC standards and professional guidelines.

What We're Looking For in an OHA

To be successful in this Occupational Health Advisor role you'll have:

• NMC Nurse Registration (Part 1 Essential Part 3 Highly Desirable)
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree or Diploma)
• Experience delivering Occupational Health case management
• Experience undertaking health surveillance and fitness-for-work assessments
• Competency in Spirometry and Audiometry
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A good understanding of data protection, confidentiality and Occupational Health legislation
• Confident IT skills and experience using Occupational Health management systems

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working (3 onsite / 2 home)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Birthday leave (non-contractual)
• NMC registration fees paid
• Health cashback plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Ongoing professional development and clinical support
• Opportunity to work for a respected national Occupational Health provider