Senior Occupational Health Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Occupational Health Advisor to lead and manage the occupational health team. This pivotal role involves shaping team performance, developing innovative ideas, and ensuring compliance with corporate processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in occupational health advisory roles and be adept at managing projects with clear business outcomes. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can significantly impact organizational performance. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-qualification experience as a Registered General Nurse.
• Significant experience in occupational health advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2.5 FTE members, overseeing performance and development.
• Lead projects and build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Manage a budget of approximately £293,350.

Skills

Occupational Health Advisory

Clinical Complaint Investigation

Project Management

Team Leadership

Knowledge of OH Theories

Education

NMC Registered General Nurse

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Senior Occupational Health Advisor, Shrewsbury

Client: [Client Name]

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0a79d3cdec91

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Shropshire to assist with the appointment of a Senior Occupational Health Advisor, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £23.75 - £30.28 per Hour

Summary

The post holder will have a key role in shaping and line managing the occupational health team and developing new ideas which could have a substantial impact on future organisational performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for 2.5 FTE members of staff, acting in a supervisory/managerial capacity, monitoring performance, supporting development, and undertaking annual appraisals.
• Expected to lead and/or contribute to a range of projects and build relations with both internal and external partners to achieve specified outcomes, though without direct authority over those involved.
• Manage an approximate budget of £293,350 and oversee a team room at Louise House and health surveillance equipment.
• Prepare responses in line with Shropshire Council's corporate processes and national/regulatory/statutory requirements (e.g., complaints, MP enquiries, Information Governance requests, customer enquiries, media enquiries, HR investigations).
• Complete all mandatory corporate and role-specific training within expected timescales.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered General Nurse with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.

Experience Required

• Significant experience in an occupational health advisory role.
• Experience investigating clinical complaints and developing guidelines and standards for safe and effective practice.
• Experience delivering projects with clear business outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of OH theories and practices.
• Experience managing or clinically supervising OH staff.

Please Note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All roles are temporary unless otherwise stated, though assignments can be extended or become permanent.

Important

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