Occupational Health Advisor

Waingroves Source: WhatJobs

Up to £50,000 per annum

Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Ripley, Onsite, occasional working from home
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent,
Working Pattern: 8am – 4pm/8.30am – 4.30pm

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join an established Occupational Health team. This is a varied role covering occupational health case management, fitness-for-work assessments and health surveillance, supporting employees and managers across the organisation.

You will manage a varied occupational health caseload, providing professional advice and practical recommendations to support employee health, attendance and rehabilitation.

The role typically involves 4–5 cases per day, with a focus on delivering a high-quality service rather than simply processing referrals.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing occupational health case management referrals
Completing fitness-for-work assessments
Providing advice to employees, managers and HR
Recommending reasonable adjustments and workplace support
Supporting rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes
Producing clear, accurate and professional OH reports
Participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions
Delivering health surveillance
Advising on workplace health and employee wellbeing
Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records
Managing your own caseload and working autonomously

About You

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor with strong case management skills and the ability to work independently.

You will need:

Current NMC registration
A recognised Occupational Health qualification (Diploma, Degree or equivalent)
Previous experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
Experience managing occupational health case management referrals
Experience delivering health surveillance
Knowledge of fitness-for-work assessments
Understanding of rehabilitation, reasonable adjustments and return-to-work planning
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively