Occupational Health Advisor

Corus Consultancy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to provide expert health services and advice. The role includes managing clinical caseloads, collaborating on health initiatives, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and a passion for health promotion.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in Occupational Health or equivalent.
• Experience delivering nurse-led Occupational Health services.
• Demonstrated success in health promotion campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fitness for work and develop cost-effective health activities.
• Represent Health and Wellbeing Services in meetings.
• Collaborate to design effective health initiatives.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Decision-making

Communication

Problem-solving

Digital literacy

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Registered Occupational Health Nurse (Diploma or Degree)

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Management

• Provide OH services and expert advice regarding fitness for work, suitability for employment, and rehabilitation in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and local policies.

• Develop and evaluate cost-effective health promotion activities for Council staff, schools, and external clients.

• Use specialist knowledge to advise peers, managers, and clients on complex health matters.

Communication

• Represent Health and Wellbeing Services in internal and external meetings, deputising for the line manager when required.

• Maintain accurate clinical notes in accordance with legislation and ethical standards.

• Liaise effectively with GPs, consultants, and other healthcare providers.

Partnerships & Corporate Working

• Collaborate with the line manager to design and deliver effective health initiatives for Council staff and external partners.

• Liaise with Occupational Health Physicians on complex referrals and ill health retirement cases.

• Actively participate in HR projects and support corporate health strategies.

Systems and Information

• Use OH software to maintain confidential patient records.

• Support information sharing and documentation between OH and Employment Support Services in line with legal and ethical standards.

• Contribute to performance data analysis and clinical audit to support attendance management and service improvement.

Strategic Contribution

• Work with HR colleagues to review and enhance attendance management processes.

• Contribute to planning, delivery, and evaluation of health promotion and public health initiatives across the Council.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of Occupational Health Nursing practices and services.

• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and the Equality Act 2010.

• Understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and health promotion strategies.

Experience:

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in Occupational Health or equivalent.

• Proven experience delivering nurse-led OH services.

• Experience conducting health screening and surveillance.

• Demonstrated success in planning and delivering health promotion campaigns.

Skills:

• Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently.

• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

• Skilled in delivering training and presentations.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of digital literacy and report writing competence.

Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN).

• Registered Occupational Health Nurse (Diploma or Degree-level).