Occupational Health Advisor

RECRUITING HEADS LTD; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to deliver services across Ipswich and surrounding areas. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 - £48,000 and includes professional growth opportunities, private health insurance, and a strong team spirit. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered nurses with a passion for employee health and wellbeing.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Private health insurance

Death in service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Reimbursed mileage for work travel

Monthly restorative yoga sessions

Annual wellbeing days

Festive team celebrations

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
• Previous experience in Occupational Health required.
• Career progression support for formal OH qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health services at client sites.
• Carry out health surveillance, assessments, case management, and health promotion activities.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with GDPR.

Skills

Confident communicator

Ability to work autonomously

Passion for supporting employee health

Education

Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma)

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Occupational Health Advisor (Peripatetic) – Ipswich & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 (DOE). Hours: Full-time (40 hrs) or Part-time options available.

About the role

Deliver bespoke Occupational Health services across the wider Ipswich region (within 1 hour travel time). This peripatetic role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to build strong client relationships within a friendly, collaborative team.

Why join

• Professional Growth: A maximum of 4 cases per day, enabling thorough, personalised reports.
• Development & Support: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, a 3-year personalised development plan, and a dedicated mentor.
• Career Progression: Support available for formal OH qualifications.
• Team Spirit: Work alongside an experienced, supportive nurse-led team who value collaboration and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health services at client sites.
• Carry out health surveillance, assessments, case management, and health promotion activities.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with GDPR/confidentiality requirements.
• Travel within a 1-hour radius of Ipswich to support a varied client base.

About you / Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
• Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma) preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience in Occupational Health is required.
• A confident communicator, able to work autonomously and manage your workload effectively.
• A professional, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for supporting employee health and wellbeing.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private health insurance
• Death in service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reimbursed mileage for work travel
• Monthly restorative yoga sessions
• Annual wellbeing days
• Festive team celebrations

If you're an experienced Occupational Health Advisor who values quality, development, and a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.