Occupational Health Advisor

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to join its in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team. You will support employee wellbeing, influence service improvements, and help shape the direction of Occupational Health across the organisation.

You will undertake OH assessments, provide fitness for work advice, support sickness absence management, and produce professional OH reports while collaborating with managers, HR, and employees.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Occupational Health assessments and management referrals.
• Provide fitness for work advice and recommend reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Support sickness absence management and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Produce clear, professional, and evidence-based Occupational Health reports.
• Work collaboratively with managers, HR colleagues, and employees.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and best practice initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration; Nursing qualification

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to employee health and wellbeing?

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Health Advisor to join our friendly and supportive in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a developing Occupational Health Service where you will play a key role in supporting employee wellbeing, influencing service improvements, and helping to shape the future direction of Occupational Health across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertake Occupational Health assessments and management referrals.
• Provide fitness for work advice and recommend reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Support sickness absence management and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Produce clear, professional, and evidence-based Occupational Health reports.
• Work collaboratively with managers, HR colleagues, and employees.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and best practice initiatives.

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

Desirable

• Occupational Health qualification and/or experience in Occupational Health practice.

We welcome applications from nurses with transferable skills who are interested in developing a career in Occupational Health.

We are committed to supporting professional development and can provide training opportunities to further enhance your Occupational Health knowledge and expertise.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you are passionate about workplace health and wellbeing and want to join a team committed to making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.