Occupational Health Advisor (Chelmsford)

Health Partners Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off (non-contractual)

Discounted gym membership

Competitive salary

Job summary

Health Partners in Chelmsford is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to deliver a wide range of OH services. You will manage cases, perform health surveillance and fitness medicals, and promote wellbeing across client sites.

The role requires NMC Part 1 registration and a postgraduate OH qualification, with a commitment to professional development and high-quality reporting. 37.5 hours weekly, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registration with the NMC (Part 1) is essential.
• Postgraduate OH qualification (Degree/Diploma) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, evidence-based case management for attendance and fitness for work.
• Write professional reports for stakeholders.
• Advise on OH legislation and best practices.
• Conduct health surveillance and fitness medicals per policies.
• Promote health and wellbeing through tailored initiatives.
• Offer vaccinations, travel health advice, ergonomic assessments, and education.
• Provide clinical supervision to OH team members.
• Maintain NMC registration and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

NMC Part 1 registration

OH qualification

Spirometry

Audiometry

General medicals

Drug and alcohol screening

Case management

Fitness-for-role assessments

Health promotion

Written and verbal communication

Organisational and time management

Data protection & confidentiality

Education

NMC Part 1 registration

Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health

Job description

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is subject to change and the advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Job: 7215

Role Outline

Are you passionate about making a real difference to people's health and wellbeing? Do you have the expertise to deliver high-quality occupational health services and the drive to promote healthier workplaces? If so, we want you to join our dynamic and supportive team as an Occupational Health Advisor! This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to provide expert advice, health promotion, and support to a wide range of clients, helping them to create healthier, safer, and more productive work environments.

As an Occupational Health Advisor, you'll deliver a comprehensive range of occupational health services. From expert case management to conducting fitness assessments, health surveillance, and promoting health and wellbeing initiatives, you'll play a vital role in supporting our clients and their employees.

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%).
• Life assurance.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• A day off for your birthday (non-contractual).
• Discounted gym membership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing expert, evidence-based case management services, advising on attendance, fitness for work, and other occupational health matters.
• Writing professional, comprehensive, and evidence-based reports for a range of stakeholders.
• Delivering expert advice on occupational health legislation and best practices.
• Conducting health surveillance and fitness medicals in line with policies and protocols.
• Promoting health and wellbeing through tailored health promotion initiatives and individual advice.
• Offering services such as vaccinations, travel health advice, ergonomic assessments, and health education (where competent).
• Providing clinical supervision and support to team members, such as OH Technicians.
• Maintaining your NMC registration and committing to ongoing professional development.

What We Are Looking For

We're searching for a motivated and confident professional who is passionate about occupational health and health promotion and has the following experience:

• Registration with the NMC (Part 1).
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree/Diploma).
• Proficiency in spirometry, audiometry, general medicals, drug and alcohol screening
• Case management
• Fitness-for-role assessments
• Strong skills in health promotion, with the ability to engage and motivate others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time management abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of data protection and confidentiality principles.

If you have the below, then that would be a bonus!

• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health recorded on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• MSc in an OH-related field.
• Dual RN/RMN qualification.
• Experience in teaching, training, or mentoring OH students.
• Advanced IT skills and ergonomic advice expertise.

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: 37.5 hours

Salary: Competitive

About Health Partners

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it’s through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you'll become part of a dynamic team that’s passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can build healthier futures.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.