Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; Gateshead; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Occupational Health seeks an Occupational Health Advisor to work homebased with local travel. The role involves health assessments, advising on health issues, and maintaining high standards of care. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Matched Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership training scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Current NMC Registration required.
• Ability to travel to client sites weekly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace assessments and health surveillance.
• Advise on physical and mental health problems.
• Complete case management remotely.

Skills

Occupational Health

Nursing

Health Surveillance

Mental Health

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Homebased in Gateshead
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or Part time

Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

Role Summary

This role will be a homebased role with travel to conduct face to face clinics for a variety of our clients in the local area. You will work on a mixture of client contracts completing case management remotely. HAVS is desirable but not essential for this position.

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?

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

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Professional Registration fees paid
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Annual flu jabs
• Eye Test Voucher
• Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in different areas on the business
• Leadership training scheme if you would like to progress to leadership

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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