Occupational Health Contract Manager

Optima Health; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Eye Test Vouchers

Flu Vaccination Scheme

Right to Request Flexible Working From

Job summary

Optima Health is seeking an Occupational Health Manager to lead clinical coordination for a Newcastle contract. The role is onsite three days per week with some remote work for other contracts on other days. You will ensure safe, high-quality OH delivery and governance and support the contract’s clinical standards.

We require a Registered General Nurse with Occupational Health experience and current NMC registration. OH qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with Occupational Health experience
• OH qualification is desirable but not essential
• Proven track record of managing OH contracts
• Current NMC Registration

Responsibilities

• Support the Contract Operations Manager and Clinical Services Manager with all clinical aspects of the contract
• Provide expert occupational health advice to the client, attend meetings with business partners and safety teams, lead on policy reviews
• Oversee day-to-day clinical coordination to ensure safe and effective delivery
• Mentor less experienced Occupational Health Advisors without formal line management duties
• Ensure clinical guidance and documentation are current and compliant
• Assist with complaint investigations and clinical case reviews
• Undertake pre-placement assessments including immunisation requirements
• Deliver immunisations and participate in clinical audits
• Produce monthly reports for performance monitoring and contract review meetings

Skills

Registered General Nurse

OH experience

Contract management

NMC Registration

Education

OH qualification

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Manager

Location: Onsite, Newcastle-upon-Tyne -NE1 7

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time or Part Time (22.5 37.5 hours per week) between Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30 (3 days onsite)

Open internally and externally.

About Us

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.

At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.

When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.

Together, we live our values:

One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.

Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.

Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together

Role Summary

The Occupational Health Manager will take responsibility for the clinical coordination and operational delivery of a specific client contract, ensuring the provision of a safe, efficient, and high-quality occupational health service.

Although this is a managerial role, it does not include direct line management responsibilities. The post holder will lead on the management of the contract rather than people, providing clinical oversight, coordination, and support to ensure the service meets contractual and clinical governance standards. You will be required to work three days on this specific contract, where candidates wish to work full time the remaining days will be working remotely on other contracts completing case management referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Contract Operations Manager (COM) and Clinical Services Manager (CSM) with all clinical aspects of the contract, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing agreed changes in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Provide expert occupational health advice to the client, attending meetings with business partners, Health & Safety, and Wellbeing teams. Lead on policy reviews and ensure all clinical documentation undergoes an annual review.

• Oversee the day-to-day clinical coordination of the service, ensuring safe and effective delivery, and highlight areas for development to meet contractual needs.

• Support and mentor less experienced Occupational Health Advisors, contributing to their clinical learning and professional development (without formal line management duties).

• Ensure all clinical guidance, protocols, and documentation are current, evidence-based, and compliant with professional standards.

• Assist with complaint investigations, conduct clinical scrutiny of cases, and provide clinical input for complex case management and PAM referrals.

• Undertake pre-placement assessments, including identifying immunisation requirements based on role‑specific risk.

• Deliver immunisations and participate in clinical audits to maintain quality assurance and continuous improvement.

• Produce monthly reports to support performance monitoring, compliance, and contract review meetings.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with experience in Occupational Health, as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• OH qualification is desired but not essential
• Proven track record of managing OH Contracts
• Experienced in Occupational Health clinical delivery as OHA or contract manager
• Current NMC Registration
• Case management experience as an Occupational Health Advisor

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.