Occupational Health Advisor

Purosearch Ltd.; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Competitive workplace pension

Flexible and occasional hybrid working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join a established OH team in Ripley. The role covers case management, fitness-for-work assessments and health surveillance, supporting staff and managers across the organisation.

The successful candidate will manage a varied OH caseload, providing professional advice and practical recommendations to support attendance and rehabilitation with a focus on high-quality service. Hybrid working with onsite duties.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration (nurse/health professional)
• Recognised Occupational Health qualification (Diploma, Degree or equivalent)
• Experience as Occupational Health Advisor
• Experience managing OH referrals and caseloads
• Experience delivering health surveillance and fitness-for-work assessments
• Understanding of rehabilitation and return-to-work planning
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

Responsibilities

• Manage occupational health referrals and caseloads
• Complete fitness-for-work assessments
• Provide advice to employees, managers and HR
• Recommend reasonable adjustments and workplace support
• Support rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes
• Produce clear OH reports and documentation
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings
• Deliver health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives
• Maintain confidential clinical records
• Work autonomously to manage own caseload

Skills

Case management

Communication

Report writing

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health

Job description

Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Ripley, Onsite, occasional working from home
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent,
Working Pattern: 8am – 4pm/8.30am – 4.30pm

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join an established Occupational Health team. This is a varied role covering occupational health case management, fitness-for-work assessments and health surveillance, supporting employees and managers across the organisation.

You will manage a varied occupational health caseload, providing professional advice and practical recommendations to support employee health, attendance and rehabilitation.

The role typically involves 4–5 cases per day, with a focus on delivering a high-quality service rather than simply processing referrals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing occupational health case management referrals


• Completing fitness-for-work assessments


• Providing advice to employees, managers and HR


• Recommending reasonable adjustments and workplace support


• Supporting rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes


• Producing clear, accurate and professional OH reports


• Participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions


• Delivering health surveillance


• Advising on workplace health and employee wellbeing


• Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records


• Managing your own caseload and working autonomously

About You

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor with strong case management skills and the ability to work independently.

You will need:

• Current NMC registration


• A recognised Occupational Health qualification (Diploma, Degree or equivalent)


• Previous experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor


• Experience managing occupational health case management referrals


• Experience delivering health surveillance


• Knowledge of fitness-for-work assessments


• Understanding of rehabilitation, reasonable adjustments and return-to-work planning


• Excellent communication and report-writing skills


• The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave


• Competitive workplace pension


• Flexible and occasional hybrid working


• Blue Light Card and retail discounts


• Free parking


• Access to force gyms and sports clubs


• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 counselling


• Training and professional development


• Cycle2Work scheme and eye care voucher