Occupational Health Advisor

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Milton Keynes University Hospital for two experienced Occupational Health Advisors. You will be vital in delivering an effective health and wellbeing service, providing specialist support and working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for staff.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Health is essential.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality Occupational Health services.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and staff.
• Promote a holistic wellbeing approach.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Occupational Health

Holistic wellbeing approach

Job description

Department Staff Health & Wellbeing

Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Hours: 37.5hrs per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)? Are you looking to take the next step and develop your skills? Do you have excellent clinical and communication skills and have a real passion about delivering high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. If so, this role is perfect for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Health Advisor’s, to support the Staff Health and Wellbeing team with the co-ordination, provision and delivery of an effective high quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing services to the staff at the Hospital. As an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor, you will be able to provide specialist guidance and support to managers and staff, in accordance with national legislation and local policies and procedures.

You will be required to work independently but also enjoy working in a diverse multi-disciplinary team, providing support and guidance to more junior members of the team. You will actively participate in the delivery of a professional pro-active employee health and wellbeing service for staff at MKUH and external organisations whilst being involved with the wider team to help make continual service improvements.

Interviews 17 June 2025

Knowledge and experience of Occupational Health and an interest in all aspects of a holistic wellbeing are an integral part of this role.

As a department we are committed to your personal and professional development, and we actively encourage staff to access internal and external courses to support their development.

The aim of this role is to provide staff health and wellbeing services, mainly in relation to core occupational health. You will have day-to-day responsibility for occupational health clinics and a designated caseload and will be expected to provide a comprehensive and confidential occupational health service.

You will also promote a holistic wellbeing approach to staff, customers and managers. This includes prevention initiatives, onward referrals, health surveillance and health and safety advice in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice. You will be expected to work with a wider Staff Health & Wellbeing team, and ensure that, if indicated, the referral is made to the appropriate team member e.g. physiotherapist, workplace adjustment advisor etc.

The aspiration for the Staff Health & Wellbeing (SH&WB) service at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) is to deliver an enhanced, clinically excellent occupational health and wellbeing services. As a team we are committed to the delivery of a consistent, high-quality, cost-effective service that supports a more sustainable, stable, and resilient workforce internally and for our clients.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Bason Job title: Head of Staff Health & Wellbeing Email address: [e-mail]