Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to manage casework from home while conducting occasional face-to-face clinics in Stoke-on-Trent. The role requires a Registered General Nurse with experience in occupational health and involves conducting assessments, health screenings, and providing health advice. The position offers competitive salary along with extensive benefits, including training programs and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional Registration fees paid

Matched Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• HAVS qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Registered with the NMC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote case management with occasional site visits.
• Undertake workplace assessments and health surveillance.
• Advise on physical and mental health problems.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Experience as Occupational Health Advisor

Ability to travel to client site

Education

Current NMC Registration

Occupational Health Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Homebased in Stoke
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Role Summary

You will be homebased doing remote case management with travel in the local area when needed to carry out face to face clinics for a variety of clients.

This will be a varied role which will involve undertaking workplace assessments and reporting on potential risks to health. You will undertake health surveillance, pre-employment, and fitness for work screenings where appropriate. You will also advise employees on both physical and mental health problems, all the while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare.

In return, we offer an industry-leading training and development program to help you get where you want to go in Occupational Health. If you want to carry out additional training and qualifications or take on a leadership and management responsibility, then we will help support you.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Registered General Nurse with proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
• An Occupational Health Nursing qualification is desirable but not essential
• HAVS would be desirable but not essential
• Current NMC Registration
• Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Professional Registration fees paid
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Annual flu jabs
• Eye Test Voucher
• Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in different areas on the business
• Leadership training scheme if you would like to progress to leadership

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.