Senior Occupational Health and Wellbeing Specialist Advisor

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking a part-time Band 7 Occupational Health Clinician. The role involves providing specialist advice to enhance workplace health and attendance. Candidates must have a registered nurse qualification, ideally with experience in NHS Occupational Health, and hold or be working towards an SCPHN (OH) qualification. Join a dynamic, nurse-led team and make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Post Specialist OH nursing qualification preferable in NHS setting.
• Experience in persuading and influencing employees to support wellbeing.
• Initiative and independent judgement required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, impartial advice to managers and employees.
• Collaborate with team to strengthen attendance.
• Develop reports and attend Trust meetings.

Skills

Understanding of OH clinical issues

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to manage services across multiple sites

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Computer literate with ability to produce reports

Education

Registered nurse (Adult) Specialist Community Public Health Occupational Health SCPHN(OH) - Diploma / Degree / Masters

Management and leadership qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for outstanding candidates with a proven background in Occupational Health (OH) to join our Nurse led team. Applicants should have a registered nurse qualification with an Occupational Health Nursing Diploma or Degree, and several years of post-registration experience, with the confidence to handle complex cases. We seek self-motivated individuals with excellent organisational skills who can prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

In this pivotal role, you will provide clear, impartial advice to both managers and employees, significantly enhancing workplace health, reducing sickness absence, and preventing work-related injuries. As a Band 7 Occupational Health Clinician, you will play a crucial role in our dynamic organisation.

You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering proactive services while adhering to national guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of all staff. This is a part-time position, working 24 hours per week over a 3, 4 or 5 day.

Experience in NHS Occupational Health is a significant advantage. Step forward and make a meaningful impact with us!

Please note, to be shortlisted for this post you must possess or be working towards SCPHN (OH) - Diploma or Masters

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

You will join a small, nurse-led team that plays a critical role in the NHS organisation. You will collaborate with your team, independently deliver specialist advice, and drive your project forward. You will partner with managers and human resources to strengthen attendance. You are also responsible for developing reports, attending Trust meetings to represent Occupational Health and Wellbeing, and providing specialist advice or information.

We are a SEQOHS accredited service and as such, audits and benchmark surveillance is undertaken. Your role will be primarily undertaking management referrals but a full remit of NHS Occupational Health and Wellbeing is expected, such as venepuncture, vaccinations and advice in relation to this exposure of bodily fluids. Please refer to the Job Description for more details.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 370-NAM7OCC-183a

Job locations: Warrington and Halton Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA51QG

Qualifications & Experience

Essential: Registered nurse (Adult) Specialist Community Public Health Occupational Health SCPHN(OH) - Diploma / Degree / Masters.

Desirable: Management and leadership qualification.

Experience: Essential – post Specialist OH nursing qualification preferable in NHS setting. Desirable – ability to persuade and influence employees to support wellbeing; ability to work to tight deadlines; initiative and independent judgement; computer literate with ability to produce reports and audits; advanced nursing skills; good verbal and written communication.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies: Essential – understanding of OH clinical issues, confidentiality, able to manage services across multiple sites/organisations, occasional out-of-hours work. Desirable – experience in OH service management, OH policy development, change management skills.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS submission.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.

Employer details

Employer: Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address: Warrington and Halton Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA51QG

Website: https://whh.nhs.uk