Occupational Health Advisor

OH Medical; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Bupa single membership

Employer contributory pension up to 10

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Electric car salary sacrifice (subject

Service-based benefits

Job summary

OH Medical is recruiting an Occupational Health Advisor to join a site-based occupational health service in West Bromwich. You will work closely with HR and line managers to deliver comprehensive health support, focusing on surveillance and fitness for work assessments.

Role involves case management, wellbeing initiatives, and education. A strong emphasis on data protection, records accuracy and building robust working relationships across OH, HR and management teams is required.

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse with recognised OH qualification.
• Competent and up to date with health surveillance requirements.
• Able to provide expert, timely occupational health advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory health surveillance and maintain site compliance.
• Undertake pre-employment health screening and fitness for work assessments.
• Support HR and managers with absence and capability case management.
• Provide practical and timely occupational health advice.
• Coordinate and promote health and wellbeing campaigns.
• Deliver health education through written information and training.
• Complete health surveillance KPIs and reporting.
• Build effective relationships with OH, H&S, HR and management teams.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Occupational Health qualification

Relationship building

Organised and methodical

Education

Occupational Health qualification

Job description

OH Medical is recruiting for an Occupational Health Advisor to join a site-based Occupational Health service in West Bromwich. Working closely with HR and line managers, you will deliver a comprehensive Occupational Health service, with a particular focus on health surveillance, fitness for work assessments, case management and employee wellbeing.

Duties

• Deliver statutory health surveillance and maintain compliance across the site.
• Undertake pre-employment health screening and fitness for work assessments.
• Support HR and line managers with absence, ill-health and capability case management.
• Provide practical and timely Occupational Health advice.
• Coordinate and promote health and wellbeing campaigns.
• Deliver health education through written information and training sessions.
• Complete health surveillance KPIs and reporting.
• Build effective relationships with Occupational Health, Health & Safety, HR and management teams.

Criteria

• Registered General Nurse with a recognised Occupational Health qualification.
• Competent and up to date with statutory health surveillance requirements.
• Able to provide expert, timely and practical Occupational Health advice.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Organised and methodical approach to confidential records management and data protection.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively within a site-based environment.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing would be beneficial but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• 25 days' annual leave per year.
• Bupa single membership.
• Employer contributory pension scheme of up to 10%.
• Free life assurance.
• Access to the employee discount scheme across a wide range of goods and services.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and other advisory services.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus, subject to 12 months' service.

About OH Medical

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.