Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Occupational Health seeks a dedicated Occupational Health Advisor for a home-based role in Central Scotland. The position involves health assessments, client management, and travel for on-site clinics across the central belt. Ideal candidates will be Registered General Nurses with experience in occupational health and a desire for continued training and development.

Benefits

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

Leadership training scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• Ability to travel to client sites weekly.
• HAVS, Audio & Spirometry knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance, case management, and immunisations.
• Undertake workplace assessments and report health risks.
• Advise employees on physical and mental health problems.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Health Surveillance

Case Management

Immunisations

Mental Health Advisory

Education

NMC Registration

OH qualification

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Homebased in Central Scotland
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time

Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role

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.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

Role Summary

This role will be a homebased role with travel, the successful candidate will need to be able to travel around the Scotland's central belt to conduct face to face clinics. You will be working with a variety of clients including blue light sector and rail conducting health surveillance, case management & immunisations. Safety critical experience would be desirable for this role but not essential.

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?

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with previous experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• OH qualification is desirable
• Current NMC Registration
• Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.
• HAVS, Audio & Spirometry would be desirable however not essential
• Safety Critical experience in desirable

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.

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