Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health (OH&W); Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Volunteer Days

Eye Test Vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Paid CPD Days

Job summary

Optima Health is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to join our team on a London-based hybrid basis. You will work with The Metropolitan Police Service, undertaking workplace health assessments and advising on physical and mental health, while upholding high occupational healthcare standards.

The role involves typically 6 initial cases per day, with 60–90 minute appointments for complex cases. Home-based remote position with occasional travel to Lambeth, London 2–3 times a year for induction

Qualifications

• RGN registered with NMC.
• Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Occupational health qualification.
• Proactive, friendly and professional with strong workload management.
• Proficient with IT systems.

Skills

RGN registered

OH experience

OH qualification

IT proficiency

Proactive professional

Education

NMC registration as nurse

Tools

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor

Location: London - Hybrid

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week or Part time - minimum 3 days per week for 22,5 hours

Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role along with high security clearance

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

We are looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to join our comprehensive OH team. Working with our client, The Metropolitan Police Service, this will be a varied role which will involve undertaking workplace assessments and reporting on potential risks to health. You will also advise employees on both physical and mental health problems, all the while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare.

Typically you will be completing 6 initial cases a day. Cases are usually 60 minutes but for complex cases and complex mental health cases we allow up to 90 minutes per appointment.

At The Met Police, we run a fully tailored Occupational Health service with a multi-disciplinary team, who provide a wide range of services to MPS staff. This is a homebased remote position but you must be happy to travel to Lambeth, London 2-3 times a a year for induction and training / meetings.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) registered with the NMC,
• Have previous experience working in Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) position.
• An occupational health qualification
• You will need to be a proactive, friendly and professional person who is confident managing their own workload.
• Proficient in using IT system

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 smarter, 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.

All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Documents

• JD0154 Occupational Health Advisor Nurse.pdf (104.61 KB)