Senior Occupational Health Advisor - Warton (Onsite)

Health Partners; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off (non-contractual)

Discounted gym membership

Health cashback plan

NMC Fees paid

Job summary

Health Partners in the UK seeks an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to lead the OH team and deliver a full OH remit for client contracts. You will provide consultations, education, medical assessments, and appropriate testing, while advancing clinical practice and maintaining NMC registration.

Based in the onsite role at Warton, Preston, you will work with the multidisciplinary OH team, ensure confidentiality, and supervise training to empower colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC (Part 1) and a postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health.
• Up-to-date knowledge of professional accountability and guidelines in OH.
• Evidence of managerial experience and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent negotiation, feedback and interpersonal skills; IT literate and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess new clients and initiate case management, in person or written referrals.
• Assess fitness to work and issue appropriate certificates.
• Draft letters to GPs/Specialists under relevant data acts.
• Support OH manager to monitor and improve clinical practice.
• Respond to client requests on working environment and records.
• Provide health surveillance and oversee OH training programmes.
• Lead development of a proactive OH service and supervise staff.
• Maintain current NMC registration and adhere to guidelines.

Skills

Strong leadership

Management capabilities

IT literate

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health

NMC Part 1 registration

Job description

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

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Role Outline:

This exciting role involves providing clear and visible professional advice to employees of our clients, as well as managing and offering professional leadership to Occupational Health Nurse Advisors and the wider multidisciplinary team within the Occupational Health department. The post-holder will support the Occupational Health Manager in leading and advancing clinical practice in accordance with Department of Health guidelines and relevant legislation. Additionally, the role encompasses delivering a full Occupational Health remit in line with the client contract, which includes providing consultations, advice, education, medical assessments, and conducting drug and alcohol testing where appropriate.

What you'll be doing:

• To assess new clients presenting to Occupational Health whether in person or by written referral and initiate management of case
• To assess clients fitness to work for the appropriate job role in line with DHC policies and guidelines and issue appropriate fitness certificates.
• To write letters to GP/Specialists in line with the Access to Medical reports Act and Data Protection Act
• To support the OH manager to advise, monitor and assess the clinical practice of the OH team.
• To respond to client/manager's requests for support/information on the working environment.
• To maintain appropriate records in line with departmental protocols on record keeping.
• To provide health surveillance in accordance with current legislation.
• To empower Occupational Health Nurse advisors to undertake a wider range of clinical activities by ensuring appropriate training, updating and monitoring of relevant training programmes.
• To take a senior role in the development and provision of a high profile and pro-active Occupational Health Service.
• To maintain valid and up to date registration with the NMC and comply with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues and clinical supervision.
• To maintain working knowledge of DHC policies and procedures and adopt these accordingly.
• Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.
• Assist in the design and implementation of Health Promotion initiatives in partnership with the wider OH team

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a highly skilled and qualified professional who is registered with the NMC (Part 1) and holds a postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health. The ideal candidate will have an up-to-date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues, along with proven experience working in occupational health. A clear understanding of professional accountability within the scope of practice is essential, as is evidence of managerial experience. The role requires excellent negotiation and motivational skills, the ability to accept and deliver constructive feedback, and a self-motivated, proactive approach to work. We seek someone who is innovative, adaptable, and demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively both independently and within a team, be IT literate, and maintain strict confidentiality. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, are a must, alongside the ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively, and work flexibly to meet strict deadlines. An approachable demeanour and the ability to use initiative are key attributes for this role.

Hours:

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

Location:

This is an onsite role based in Warton, Preston.

Salary:

We are offering a competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Company Benefits:

We value the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this. Our current benefits package is:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cashback plan
• NMC Fees paid for

About Health Partners

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it's through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you'll become part of a dynamic team that's passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can build healthier futures.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone - regardless of difference.