Occupational Health Advisor

Medigold Health; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor based in Farnborough. You will deliver a comprehensive range of clinical services including health surveillance, case management, and wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess an Occupational Health degree and nursing qualifications, alongside proven experience in the field. This position offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment dedicated to promoting healthier workplaces. Competitive benefits include a contributory pension scheme and 31 days holiday.

Benefits

31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme up to 5%

Paid Professional Memberships and Indemnity Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to confidential Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience in Occupational Health.
• Experience with case management activities including complex referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional occupational health case management advice.
• Conduct health surveillance including vaccinations and phlebotomy.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards and company policies.

Skills

Occupational Health management

Clinical supervision

Health education

Case management

Health promotion

Education

Occupational Health degree/diploma

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Job Title : Occupational Health Advisor

Contract : Permanent, Part-time or full-time hours available

Location : Farnborough

Salary : Up to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience

As an Occupational Health Advisor at Medigold Health, you’ll play a key role in supporting our clients to create healthier, safer working environments for their people.

You’ll deliver a full range of clinical services, including case management, fitness-for-work assessments, health surveillance, vaccinations and phlebotomy. You’ll be confident providing clear, practical guidance that supports both employers and employees, drawing on your professional judgement and up-to-date clinical knowledge.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, providing practical, evidence-based advice to help reduce absence, support return-to-work plans, and promote a healthy working environment.

If you’re an experienced OHA who’s confident managing a varied clinical caseload and looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Main Objectives

• Practice within the scope of the NMC professional practice and Code of Conduct and to work according to qualification, experience and competency.
• To ensure clinical standards of best practice are followed and company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To fully utilise company IT systems in the performance of duties.
• To undertake health surveillance / medicals / health promotion activities as required.
• The delivery of the Occupational Health Service to Medigold clients and to ensure that the provision of the occupational health advice is at all times of the highest standard.
• Undertake clinical supervision / peer audit in relation to case management.
• To act as an ambassador and promote the Occupational Health services available.

Specific Responsibilities

• To provide professional occupational health case management advice for our clients expediting an early return to work for absent employees.
• Provide and maintain appropriate advice on health issues, health promotion and health education to employers and employees.
• Work autonomously and as part of the Medigold Health multi-disciplinary team to ensure that a satisfactory level of service is provided to all clients and their employees achieving current service level agreements.
• Undertake Health Surveillance, including vaccinations and phlebotomy as required.
• Practice within the scope of the NMC professional practice and Code of Conduct and to work according to qualification, experience, and competency.
• Ensure that CPD and other training needs are undertaken to ensure compliance with NMC requirement for continuing registration. Maintain evidence in support of Revalidation.
• Ensure that one is familiar with the requirements of all appropriate client contracts and Aide Memoirs.
• Maintain, store and handle medical records in accordance with Medigold-Health Data Protection Policy and GDPR requirements in order to preserve and respect client and employee medical confidentiality.
• Liaise with other service teams regarding both client and patient queries.
• Complete all clinical administration in accordance with Medigold-Health policies and procedures and to ensure that activities are completed within agreed timescales and Service level agreements.
• To participate in Clinical Audit activities as required.

Requirements for this role

• Nursing Qualification
• Occupational Health degree / diploma
• NMC registration.
• Demonstrable equivalent experience within Occupational Health departments.
• Experience of attending, presenting, and hosting client Wellness and health promotion days.
• Trained to undertake all clinical services including health surveillance, fitness to work medicals, vaccinations and phlebotomy.
• Experience with case management activities undertaking complex referrals.

Our Company Benefits

• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme up to 5%
• Paid Professional Memberships and Indemnity Insurance
• Access to Company benefits and discount portal
• Access to a Health Cash Plan
• Free eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance programme
• Interactive mental health and wellbeing app