Occupational Health Advisor – Part-Time
Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata
Hours: 15–22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
We are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join the HR team at an exciting in-house company on a permanent, part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified OH professional to join a supportive organisation, delivering a varied occupational health service and helping to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of employees.
Offering flexible working arrangements, including a combination of home and site-based working, this role would suit an experienced Occupational Health Advisor looking for a part-time opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking occupational health assessments and managing management referrals.
- Providing clinical advice on fitness for work, sickness absence and return-to-work programmes.
- Advising managers on workplace adjustments, rehabilitation and ongoing health concerns.
- Supporting employees with complex health conditions and attendance-related matters.
- Delivering health surveillance and contributing to preventative health programmes.
- Providing guidance on occupational health legislation, professional standards and best practice.
- Supporting workplace wellbeing initiatives and health promotion activities.
- Identifying health trends and contributing to the continuous improvement of occupational health services.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records.
- Working closely with HR colleagues, managers and other stakeholders to provide an effective occupational health service.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Recognised Occupational Health qualification.
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor.
- Experience undertaking management referrals and occupational health assessments.
- Knowledge of sickness absence management, rehabilitation and workplace adjustments.
- Confident providing advice on fitness for work and health surveillance.
- Good understanding of occupational health legislation and professional guidance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
Working Hours & Location
- Permanent, part-time position.
- 15–22.5 hours per week, with a minimum commitment of 15 hours.
- Flexible working patterns available.
- Hybrid working, combining home and site-based working.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Subsidised sports and fitness facilities.
- Comprehensive employee wellbeing and benefits package.