Senior Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Hybrid working (office-based with flexible home working, subject to business needs)
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Occupational Health Advisor to lead a well-established Occupational Health team within a large and complex organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health professional to combine clinical expertise with leadership, driving service quality and supporting the ongoing development of Occupational Health provision.
The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the Occupational Health Unit while providing leadership, supervision and support to a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
Registered General Nurse (RGN) status with current NMC registration
A recognised Occupational Health qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Degree)
Significant post-qualification experience within Occupational Health
Experience working within a large, complex organisation
Experience using Occupational Health management systems (such as OPAS G2 or similar)
Strong experience in sickness absence case management
Experience leading or contributing to service improvement projects
The ability to analyse health data, outcomes and performance metrics
Up-to-date clinical competencies including:
Spirometry
Audiometry
Vision screening
HAVS
Excellent clinical decision-making skills
Strong knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality and relevant legislation
A full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
Previous experience managing or supervising an Occupational Health team
A formal management qualification
Public sector experience
Experience within safety-critical industries such as healthcare, emergency services, rail, utilities, manufacturing or defence
Who We're Looking For
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