Occupational Health Advisor Nurse

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor (Registered Nurse) to join our in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The role involves delivering occupational health assessments, fitness-for-work guidance, and evidence-based reporting to support employee wellbeing.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, influence service improvements, and contribute to shaping the future direction of Occupational

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Occupational Health assessments and management referrals.
• Provide fitness for work advice and recommend reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Support sickness absence management and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Produce clear, professional, and evidence-based Occupational Health reports.
• Work collaboratively with managers, HR colleagues, and employees.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and best practice initiatives.

Skills

NMC registration

Communication skills

Report writing

Clinical assessment

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Occupational Health Advisor (Registered Nurse)

Grade/Salary: Grade F

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury

About The Role

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to employee health and wellbeing?

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Health Advisor to join our friendly and supportive in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a developing Occupational Health Service where you will play a key role in supporting employee wellbeing, influencing service improvements, and helping to shape the future direction of Occupational Health across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertake Occupational Health assessments and management referrals.
• Provide fitness for work advice and recommend reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Support sickness absence management and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Produce clear, professional, and evidence-based Occupational Health reports.
• Work collaboratively with managers, HR colleagues, and employees.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and best practice initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

Desirable:

• Occupational Health qualification and/or experience in Occupational Health practice.

We welcome applications from nurses with transferable skills who are interested in developing a career in Occupational Health.

We are committed to supporting professional development and can provide training opportunities to further enhance your Occupational Health knowledge and expertise.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you are passionate about workplace health and wellbeing and want to join a team committed to making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Informal Enquiries

Kirsty Dudley-Jones

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager

[e-mail]

07817 095497

Closing Date

Friday 13 November

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

Interview Dates

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the weeks commencing:

23 November and 30 November (Subject to change and may take place earlier if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story