Senior Occupational Health Advisor

RPS Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Occupational Health is seeking a Senior Occupational Health Advisor to manage a team and ensure top-tier health service delivery. This role involves overseeing health surveillance and fitness assessments, collaborating with various teams, and driving continuous improvement in operations. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a strong background in occupational health, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Opportunity to nurture and grow your own team

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register with an OH qualification.
• Proficient in interpreting health surveillance results.
• Experience in all aspects of OH service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of OHAs and ensure delivery of health services.
• Collaborate with various teams for operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Team Leadership

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Teams

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RPS Group

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Occupational Health Advisor

RPS Occupational Health have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Health Advisor(SOHA) to manage a team of OHAs who analyse and report on results of health surveillance and fitness for work assessments.

The analysis work is carried out by a remote team of OHAs. You will be able to perform this role remotely, with occasional visits to RPS clinics and client sites for staff 121s, engagement events and staff training. Support to the operational management and commercial team will also be needed for new business development and client contract meetings.

You will actively engage in commercial initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless workflow and optimal resource utilisation. Your focus on monitoring key performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement will directly contribute to the success of our business strategies. Your insights and proactive approach will drive continuous enhancements and operational excellence, supporting our overarching business strategies and commitment to continuous improvements.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here isan opportunity for you to developyourcareer.

What you’ll be doing

• You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of class-leading service for the supply of health surveillance, health screening and fitness for work medicals in relation to the reporting of results. Our clinical service delivery work is carried out at client sites, RPS sites or from mobile screening units.
• Work closely with the Resource Management team, Operational Management Team , Business Development Team, Clinical Governance Team and your team members to ensure high standards of clinical practice, clinical governance, operational efficiency and client satisfaction
• Lead a team of remote OHAs through supportive and effective coaching, using an engaging and motivational line management style
• Responsible for managing workflow and utilisation of an occupational health nurse team
• Support the health surveillance reporting team with some clinical analysis approximately 60% of your time

Who we’re lookingfor

• We are looking for a strong but personable individual, who will lead by example, and be a strong advocate for your team whilst working towards business objectives. You will be the face of a ‘quality service’ for RPS (Tetratech) and be responsible for the advice given and service perception of the employee and organisation, with regards to provision of health surveillance and fitness to work results.
• Registered Nurse on NMC Register, holding a post-registration qualification in OH
• Experienced in all aspects of OH service delivery including health service delivery, fitness for work and screening procedure (must be proficient with interpreting health surveillance results including audiometry , spirometry , HAVS)
• Robust clinical governance attitude and leads by example to their team and the business
• Excellent communication skills and ability to chair regular team meetings
• Approachable style and easy to connect with
• Pragmatic approach andstrong decision-making ability
• High degree of self-motivation and management
• Strong organisational skills
• Proficient IT skills including MS Word / Excel / Teams or equivalent
• Strong team player and able to lead by example
• Full UK driving licence and able to travel with some occasional overnight stays

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

Exposure to wider RPS commercial activity and business development.

Opportunity to grow and nurture your own team. To motivate, coach and support your team to develop and to get the most reward out of their role.
Weencourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking.We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas.Werespect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Our commitment to Diversityand Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusiveorganization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and withoutunnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusionprinciples in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communitiesand clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the bestavailable talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversityand inclusion
Our people live our purpose,deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behavioursdefine who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that wedo. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a greatplace to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one ofour five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful,acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution ofeveryone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent.People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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