Occupational Health Advisor - Southampton

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the Occupational Health sector is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor in Southampton. This role involves delivering clinical assessments and wellbeing support within a collaborative team. Candidates should possess a degree in Occupational Health and be a registered General Nurse, with 3+ years of relevant experience. A dynamic, safety-critical environment awaits, with excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme

Competitive salary

Career development and full training

Free travel on specific services

Discounted travel on other TOCs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in Occupational Health.
• Competency in capability and risk assessments.
• HAVS qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical case management in support of attendance procedures.
• Conduct drug and alcohol screening according to protocols.
• Deliver wellbeing initiatives in line with company strategy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of health surveillance processes

Education

Degree in Occupational Health

Registered General Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Are you a passionate Occupational Health Nurse looking to work in a dynamic, safety-critical environment with one of the UK’s leading rail networks?

We’re currently recruiting for an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to join a well-established in-house Occupational Health team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering clinical excellence and driving forward wellbeing initiatives across the business.

About the Role

Working collaboratively with HR, managers, and the wider OH team, you’ll provide evidence-based clinical assessments and wellbeing support across a diverse workforce. The role is varied, combining day-to-day case management, health surveillance, and health promotion activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical case management in support of attendance procedures

• Deliver health surveillance including noise, HAVS, night worker assessments, spirometry, and more

• Support with ancillary medical checks: eyesight, ECGs, audiometry, lung function testing

• Conduct drug and alcohol screening in accordance with chain of custody protocols

• Undertake capability and risk assessments to support individual employee needs

• Carry out home visits and workplace assessments when required

• Deliver wellbeing initiatives in line with company strategy

• Deputise for the Senior OHNA when required, including delivering awareness training

• Assist with private specialist referrals as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Registered General Nurse (NMC)

• Degree in Occupational Health (essential)

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience

• Knowledge of health surveillance processes and relevant legislation

• Competency in capability and risk assessments

• IT proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• HAVS qualification (desirable, not essential)

• Willingness to travel for assessments when required

Why Apply?

• Work in a well-supported, collaborative OH team

• Excellent location – based at Overline House, opposite Southampton Central Station

• Career development and full training provided

• Free travel on specific services, with discounted travel on other TOCs

• Comprehensive pension scheme and competitive salary

• A dynamic, safety-driven environment where your clinical expertise will make a difference

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. Or for more information about this fantastic opportunity and to discuss it in confidence, please contact Charllie Deanus or The Team at 01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail].

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in the Occupational Health sector. We provide recruitment services for agency and permanent Occupational Health staff nationwide.