Senior Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Right to Request Flexible Working From

Job summary

Optima Health is hiring a Senior Occupational Health Advisor to support the Clinical Performance Manager. The role combines case management, health surveillance, and clinic work, with line management for a multidisciplinary team.

Hybrid working is available with flexible days, and you will champion Optima Health's values. The successful candidate will have NMC registration, OH qualification, and strong case management skills, with at least two years' OH experience and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Occupational Health qualification (Diploma/Degree) or currently working towards one.
• Strong case management skills and experience using a biopsychosocial assessment approach.
• Minimum of two years' experience in an occupational health setting.
• Experience delivering Occupational Health services across a range of industry sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and workload management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Occupational Health management systems.

Responsibilities

Skills

NMC registration

Biopsychosocial assessment

Case management

Occupational health experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety knowledge

MS Office

OH management systems

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health

Tools

OH management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Aldermaston - Hybrid working
Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part time - 3 days per week
Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role
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
As a Senior Occupational Health Advisor (OHA), you will use your experience and expertise to support the Clinical Performance Manager in delivering excellent clinical services and achieving business objectives.
This is a varied role combining case management, health surveillance, and clinic work, alongside line management responsibilities for a multidisciplinary team of three Occupational Health Technicians, an Occupational Health Advisor, a Physiotherapist, and Mental Health Advisor's.
Working closely with the Clinical Performance Manager, you may also support activities such as clinical audits, medical helpdesks, call listening, and mentoring team members. The role offers plenty of variety, including opportunities to get involved in projects and service development initiatives.
Hybrid working is available, with flexibility around working days. As a senior member of the team, you'll lead by example and champion Optima Health's values: One Team, Doing the Right Thing, Shaping Tomorrow, and Never Too Big to Care

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Occupational Health qualification (Diploma/Degree) or currently working towards one.
• Strong case management skills and experience using a biopsychosocial assessment approach.
• Minimum of two years' experience in an occupational health setting.
• Experience delivering Occupational Health services across a range of industry sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and workload management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Occupational Health management systems.

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.
Documents
JD0111 Senior Occupational Health Advisor.pdf (106.48 KB)