Senior Occupational Health Advisor

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University seeks a Senior Occupational Health Advisor for a hybrid role focused on supporting staff health and wellbeing. This opportunity involves case management, workplace assessments, and offering strategic health advice. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Health, with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for making a difference.

Benefits

25 - 30 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan

Health Cash Plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a degree in Occupational Health or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of Occupational Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert case management support and advice.
• Conducting workplace assessments and health surveillance.
• Advising on health and wellbeing strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health at degree level

Job description

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Senior Occupational Health Advisor
£47,174 - £56,292 p.a. pro rata

35 hours per week/ Permanent

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is looking to appoint a Senior Occupational Health Advisor to join our dynamic and supportive Occupational Health team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a proactive service that plays a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff community.

This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work both remotely and on campus, depending on service requirements. As a Senior Occupational Health Advisor, you will be instrumental in delivering a high-quality, responsive Occupational Health service by:

• Providing expert case management support and advice to managers and staff
• Conducting workplace assessments and health surveillance
• Advising on health and wellbeing strategies, staff health policies, and procedures

We're especially keen to hear from candidates with experience in leading or supporting university-wide or organisation-wide wellbeing initiatives-this is an area we're actively looking to grow.
About You
We're seeking a compassionate and confident professional who thrives in a varied role and enjoys making a meaningful difference. You'll be supporting staff across a wide range of roles, so strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with adaptability, are essential.

Essential requirements:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN)
• Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health at degree level (or equivalent)
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• 2-5 years Occupational Health experience

You'll be supported by a nurse-led service with regular input from our appointed Occupational Physician.

Interviews' w/c 7th July

About Us
Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently. This is an exciting time to join the HR team focused on 'Empowering People' a key theme in delivering the strategic plan 'University, reimagined'.

Our HR team is responsible for our NTU colleagues employment needs. We cover a wide range of HR and Organisational Development services, including Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Resourcing and Reward and Recognition.

Distinctive and disruptive, we empower people to do the right thing. We are bold in exploring unfamiliar paths and pursuing novel solutions. If you have a passion for making a real difference, joining us in HR at NTU could be the perfect role for you.

For any informal queries about the role or the HR team, please contact Denise Fitzsimmons Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager at [e-mail]

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer at Benefits | Nottingham Trent University

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.