Senior Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Volunteer Days

Eye Tests

Flu Vaccination Scheme

Cycle to Work

CPD Days

Registration Fees Paid

RAVE Awards

Employee Assistance

Flexible Working

Job summary

Optima Health is seeking a Senior Occupational Health Advisor to join our Derby team. The role combines hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities and mentoring of junior OHAs.

You will manage your own caseload, handle referrals, and support service development while providing on-site emergency first aid as required. The position offers a permanent contract with options for full-time or part-time hours (minimum 3 days Mon-Wed) and a hybrid work pattern (Mon-Wed onsite, Thu-Fri

Qualifications

• At least a few years experience as an OHA.
• Registered General Nurse (NMC registered).
• Current NMC Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical caseload and referrals.
• Lead, train, supervise and mentor other OHAs.
• Support service development and clinical standards.
• Provide emergency first aid on site and support wider OH service activities.

Skills

OHA experience

NMC Registration

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Job Title: Senior OHA
Location: Derby, Toyota - Mon-Wed onsite and Thurs-Fri homebased
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time or Part time (Minimum 3 days Mon-Wed)

Role Summary

The Senior Occupational Health Advisor uses their experience and clinical expertise to support the Clinical Performance Manager in delivering high-quality Occupational Health services that meet both clinical and business objectives. The role combines hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities and requires flexibility to support service delivery in line with business needs. The Senior OHA will manage their own clinical caseload, including management referrals, as well as supporting the management team. They will play a key role in supporting, training, supervising, and mentoring other OHAs, contributing to the ongoing development of clinical standards and team capability. Onsite, they will also provide emergency first aid response when required. In addition, the Senior OHA may support wider service activities such as medical helpdesks (e.g. infectious diseases and sharps advice), clinical audit, call listening, and mentoring of new or developing team members. As a senior clinician, they will lead by example, act as a positive role model, and consistently demonstrate and promote Optima Health's values. The hours will be Monday - Wednesday 6am - 2:18pm. Hours from home can be flexible Thursday - Friday.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role:

• At least a few years experience as an OHA
• Registered General Nurse
• Current NMC Registration

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• 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

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.

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 smarter, 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.

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.

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