Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Flu Vaccination Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional Registration Fees Paid

Right to Flexible Working From Day 1

Job summary

Optima Health is recruiting an Occupational Health Advisor to support a higher education client in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role offers flexible hours (3–5 days) with some home working for higher‑weight roles and an emphasis on case management (roughly six cases daily) and immunisations.

You will collaborate with HR and Health & Safety teams to deliver proactive occupational health services in a university environment.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Current NMC Registration.
• Proactive, friendly and professional with ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for university staff (up to ~6 cases per day).
• Assist with immunisations and flu clinics.
• Support HR and Health & Safety colleagues and build cross‑site relationships.
• Promote early intervention and effective absence management within a university setting.
• Work onsite with flexibility for blended on-site/remote work where applicable.

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

NMC Registration

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Onsite, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £39,500 - £46,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or Part Time (22.5-37.5 hours per week) between Monday - Friday

You must have previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor to be considered for this role.

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 smater, 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

Role Summary

The role will involve supporting a higher education client based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role sits within an established occupational health service, supporting the health and wellbeing of staff across a university environment.

The working pattern is flexible, with opportunities for candidates seeking 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Those working 3 days per week will spend all three days onsite with the client. For candidates working 4 or 5 days per week, two days can be worked from home, focusing on general case management and referrals, with the remaining days onsite.

The core focus of the role is case management, handling a maximum of approximately 6 cases per day. The service also delivers immunisations, and training can be provided for candidates who do not currently have this competency.

Alongside case management, the role involves supporting the wider onsite occupational health service, engaging with HR and Health & Safety colleagues, and developing effective working relationships across the business. There is an emphasis on being visible and proactive within the university environment, building an understanding of operational activity and supporting early intervention and effective absence management.

Additional responsibilities include supporting flu immunisation clinics and contributing to wider health initiatives onsite. The onsite team includes an occupational health technician present four days per week, along with access to an external physiotherapy provider.

This is a varied and hands-on role with a strong focus on proactive client relationship building, operational understanding, and delivering high-quality occupational health support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Current NMC Registration
• You will need to be a proactive, friendly and professional person who is confident managing their own workload.

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 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

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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