Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Volunteer Days

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

Job summary

Optima Health in Cheshire is hiring an Occupational Health Advisor for a hybrid role. You will conduct health surveillance, immunisations, and case management, with three days on site and two days remote.

Responsibilities include workplace assessments, reporting on health risks, pre-employment and fitness-for-work screenings, and advising employees on physical and mental health. A supportive training path and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Must be a Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Ability to travel to client sites on a weekly basis.
• HAVS, Audio & Spirometry experience is desirable but not essential, with training available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance, immunisations and case management.
• Undertake workplace assessments and report on health risks.
• Perform health surveillance, pre-employment and fitness-for-work screenings where appropriate.
• Advise employees on physical and mental health concerns, maintaining high occupational health standards.

Skills

Occupational health experience

NMC Registered Nurse

Travel to client sites

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Cheshire - Hybrid, 3 days on site
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum + additional £2,500 FTE for days onsite, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours

You must have previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor to be considered for this role.

Role Summary

This role will be a hybrid position, you will spend 3 days on site split between 2 of our blue light sector contracts, the other 2 days can be worked from home. You will be conducting health surveillance, immunisations & case management.

This will be a varied role which will involve undertaking workplace assessments and reporting on potential risks to health. You will undertake health surveillance, pre-employment, and fitness for work screenings where appropriate. You will also advise employees on both physical and mental health problems, all the while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare.

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?

• You must have proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
• Registered General Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.
• HAVS, Audio & Spirometry would be desirable however not essential as training can be provided

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• 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

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.

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.