Occupational Health Advisor

Latus Group; Merthyr Tydfil; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the occupational health sector is seeking a peripatetic Occupational Health Advisor to join their team. This home-based role involves delivering a variety of OH services, including case management, health surveillance, and vaccination programmes, while requiring flexibility for travel across the UK. Candidates should possess an RGN qualification and demonstrate excellent communication and resilience skills.

Qualifications

• RGN qualification essential.
• OH qualification preferred.
• Confident and proactive with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Attending clinics and on-site appointments.
• Performing remote case management and health surveillance.
• Conducting fit to work medicals and health promotion.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive attitude

Resilience

Computer literacy

Education

Current Registered General Nurse qualification

Occupational health qualification (preferred)

HAV’s Tier 3 qualification (or willingness to undertake training)

Job description

Here at Latus, we have ambitious growth and strategic plans to expand our business over the next year. With this in mind, we are looking to grow our teams and require like-minded and professional people to support our journey.

This is a varied role working as a peripatetic Occupational Health Advisor (OHA). This position is part of the occupational health (OH) team responsible for the efficient delivery of comprehensive occupational health services to all new and existing clients. It is primarily a home-based role covering the advertised location, but it requires flexibility to travel nationally for clinics and on-site appointments, with occasional overnight stays in line with business needs.

Role & Responsibilities

A typical day involves attending various clinics or on-site appointments as directed by our Occupational Health Schedulers. The role entails the full remit of OH duties, including:

• Remote case management
• Fit to work medicals
• Health surveillance
• Health promotion
• Vaccination programmes
• Wellbeing services
• Training services

Skills & Experience Required

• Current Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification
• Occupational health qualification, recorded on part 3 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register (preferred but not essential)
• HAV’s Tier 3 qualification or willingness to undertake training for further qualification
• Confident working independently with a proactive, can-do attitude and resilient personality
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Ability to stay motivated in challenging environments
• Computer literacy with good keyboard skills

Continued Training & Professional Development

• Maintain evidence of personal development
• Attend relevant internal and external training
• Take responsibility for ongoing personal development
• Share learning experiences with team members
• Discuss development needs with the Line Manager to achieve best practice and improve performance
• Willingness to pursue further qualifications as necessary within current legislation