Occupational Health Advisor - Health Surveillance (Home-based UK)

Health Partners Group; Gildersome; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off (non-contractual)

Discounted gym membership

Health cashback plan

NMC Fees paid

Job summary

Health Partners is a leading UK provider of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. This role focuses on reviewing Health Surveillance escalations, managing risks, and delivering expert OH case management with evidence-based reports in line with legislation and best practices.

The position involves fitness for work assessments, general medicals, and health surveillance, with opportunities for clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Required NMC registration (Part 1) and a postgraduate qualification in occupational health.
• Strong written skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication with stakeholders are essential.
• Must demonstrate effective time management, IT proficiency, data protection knowledge, and understanding of OH legislation.

Responsibilities

• Review Health Surveillance escalations and manage the HS inbox.
• Screen issues and advise next steps; complete cases from HS escalations.
• Collaborate with OH Physician team, CMOs, and Client Relationship Managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

NMC registration

Postgraduate qualification in occupational health

Tools

Spirometry

Audiometry

General Medicals

Fitness for role assessment

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.

REF: JOB6210

Role Outline

To review and manage Health Surveillance escalation appropriately by identifying concerns, managing risk for our clients and ensure best practice following HSE and our Clinical assessment pathways.

What You'll Be Doing

The role involves reviewing Health Surveillance escalations from the Occupational Health Technician team and other business areas, managing the HS inbox, and screening issues to ensure appropriate next steps are advised. Responsibilities include completing cases from HS escalations, identifying concerns, managing risks, and collaborating closely with the HS Occupational Health Physician team, CMO's and Client Relationship Managers.

Key duties include delivering expert, evidence-based case management services for referrals related to attendance, fitness for work, and other occupational health (OH) advice requests. This includes providing professional, comprehensive written reports and expert guidance on legislative requirements and OH best practices. The position also requires conducting fitness medicals and health surveillance in line with best practices and organisational protocols, evaluating results, and communicating appropriate fitness advice while escalating as necessary.

Additional responsibilities include delivering other OH services, ergonomic guidance, and health promotion, where competent. The role also involves providing clinical supervision and providing feedback to the Occupational Health Team Leaders. Maintaining valid NMC registration and adhering to NMC guidelines on professional issues, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development as a registered nurse are essential aspects of the role.

What We Are Looking For

The role requires registration with the NMC (Part 1) and a postgraduate qualification in occupational health (degree or diploma). Strong written skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication with various stakeholders are essential. The candidate must demonstrate effective time management, IT proficiency, and a thorough understanding of their own competence, including when to elevate or seek support for safe practice. Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, and occupational health legislation is crucial, alongside experience in providing OH advice, conducting general medicals, and performing health surveillance.

You Will Be Proficient In The Provision Of

• Spirometry
• Audiometry
• General Medicals
• Fitness for role assessment

Location

This role is fully homebased

Remote Working Disclaimer

Please note that this job advert is for remote working from home in the UK only. Working from abroad is not allowed and will not be considered for this role. Applicants must ensure they are able to legally work and reside in the UK and must be available to work during UK working hours. Any applications from individuals who are not able to meet these requirements will unfortunately not be considered.

Hours

Full or part time (minimum 3 days a week) hours are available

Salary

We are offering a competitive salary for this position

Company Benefits

We value the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this.

Our Current Benefits Package Is

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cashback plan
• NMC Fees paid for

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.