Description
Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Acton
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and motivated Occupational Health Advisor to join a well-established and supportive team based in Acton. This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for a confident professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Working across client sites, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a proactive, high quality occupational health service, supporting both employees and management with expert clinical advice and guidance.
The Role
This position offers a broad scope of responsibilities, combining clinical expertise with advisory and preventative health work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of referrals, delivering comprehensive case management and fitness-for-work assessments
- Providing clear, practical recommendations and issuing fitness certificates in line with best practice
- Liaising with GPs and medical specialists where appropriate, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Delivering health surveillance programmes in accordance with current guidelines
- Responding to queries from managers and clients, offering professional and timely advice
- Maintaining accurate, confidential records in line with professional standards
- Supporting workplace health initiatives and contributing to wellbeing programmes
- Assisting with clinical governance, incident management, and continuous service improvement
- Providing guidance and informal support to colleagues within the wider occupational health team
- Travelling between client sites as required
About you
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Occupational Health professional with a strong clinical background and a proactive approach to service delivery.
They will demonstrate:
- Registered Nurse status (Part 1) with a valid NMC registration
- A recognised Occupational Health qualification (Degree or Diploma)
- Proven experience in case management and delivering occupational health advice
- Excellent written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong IT skills and a solid understanding of data protection and confidentiality within occupational health
- A clear awareness of professional boundaries and when to escalate clinical concerns
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted gym membership
- Health cashback plan
- Payment of annual NMC registration fees
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor looking to further develop their career within a progressive and people-focused environment, where their expertise will be valued and their contribution will make a real difference.