Occupational Health Advisor - Rochdale

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join their expanding in-house team in Rochdale. This role involves delivering a full Occupational Health service, mentoring other clinicians, and maintaining quality standards. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £48,000, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive in-house team

Genuine progression opportunity

Qualifications

• RGN with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in case management and health surveillance.
• Knowledge of vaccinations and drug & alcohol testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full Occupational Health service including management referrals.
• Oversee and sign off OHT work.
• Mentor and support an OH Nurse.

Skills

Occupational Health experience

Mentoring skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Occupational Health qualification

Job description

OH Medical is working in partnership with our client in Rochdale to recruit an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join their expanding in-house Occupational Health team.

This position has become available due to an increase in workload, offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated OHA to take on a key role in the growth and continued success of the service.

The successful candidate will help oversee and sign off on Occupational Health Technician work and support vaccination and drug & alcohol testing procedures. You will also play an important role in maintaining SEQOHS accreditation standards.

Duties

• Deliver and support a full Occupational Health service including management referrals, health surveillance, and fitness-for-work medicals.
• Oversee and sign off OHT work, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Provide guidance on vaccinations, drug & alcohol testing policies, and procedures.
• Mentor and support an OH Nurse completing their qualification.
• Contribute to SEQOHS standards and continuous service improvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Promote a culture of health, wellbeing, and professionalism within the OH team.

Criteria

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration.
• Occupational Health qualification (Diploma/Degree).
• Experience delivering the full OH remit, including case management and health surveillance.
• Knowledge of vaccinations and drug & alcohol testing processes.
• Confident mentoring or supporting other clinicians.
• Understanding of SEQOHS standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £48,000 (dependent on experience).
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive, forward-thinking in-house team.
• Genuine progression opportunity.

If you’re an experienced Occupational Health Advisor seeking a long‑term role within a supportive in‑house environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply now with your CV or contact Ben Higgins on 01582 368699 for more information.