Occupational Health advisor R27791

MBDA Miissle System; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Occupational Health Advisor to join their expanding team. This role, which offers a hybrid working model, focuses on delivering high-quality health services that promote the wellbeing of employees. You will be responsible for managing diverse projects, providing clinical advice, and ensuring compliance with best practices in occupational health. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on workplace health and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all employees.

Qualifications

• NMC-registered nurse with extensive experience in occupational health services.
• Solid clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive health services and case management.
• Conduct health surveillance and prepare case management reports.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and support wellbeing strategies.

Skills

Occupational Health Services

Clinical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Education

NMC RN Part 1 Registration

SCPHN (OH) Registration

Job description

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £48,000 or hourly rate equivalent depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Due to expansion of our OH team, we are now looking for a temporary Occupational Health Advisor for up to 6 months (though part-time applicants are welcome) with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) to join our Occupational Health & Wellbeing (OH&W) Team.

The OH&W Team is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of all MBDA employees, providing a comprehensive service through internal and external providers.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to developing and delivering an efficient, high-quality OH service, offering specialist knowledge responsive to MBDA UK's evolving needs.

You will ensure service delivery aligns with best practices, complies with policies, and meets legislative requirements.

Salary = competitive

What we're looking for from you:

• A dynamic, proactive, and motivated individual passionate about occupational health and committed to delivering excellent service that promotes physical and mental wellbeing.
• Responsibilities include delivering proactive health services, health screening, surveillance, case management, and building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to handle diverse projects, demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills, and support the development of the OH team.
• Provide clinical advice supporting wellbeing strategies, including initiatives and manager training.
• Deliver wellness medicals to executive staff and lifestyle assessments across the business, with health advice as needed.
• Lead projects and drive service improvements.
• Prepare case management reports, conduct health surveillance, and manage time effectively.

What you need:

• Essential: NMC RN Part 1 registration
• Extensive experience in occupational health services
• Desirable: RN Part 3 – SCPHN (OH) registration

Experience in pre-placement assessments, health surveillance, case management, lifestyle screening, triage, and query response is required.

You should have solid clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and be an NMC-registered nurse with occupational health experience. A current SCPHN qualification is preferred, along with evidence of training and career progression. Extensive knowledge in complex case management and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We support the Armed Forces and partner with governments to defend our nations.

We value diversity and inclusion, with employee-led networks like Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, and more. We encourage all applicants to speak with us about any support or adjustments needed during recruitment.

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