Occupational Health Advisor

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• A highly autonomous opportunity has arisen for a qualified Occupational Health Advisor to join a dedicated Health & Wellbeing team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week).

• The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational health case management, clinical advice, and support across a diverse employee base.

• The role includes delivering health promotion initiatives and contributing to broader HR and health strategies.

• This is a nurse-led service, primarily operating via telephone consultations, with occasional on-site clinics.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Manage a personal caseload and deliver clinical case management services to employees

• Conduct assessments on fitness for work, absence management, rehabilitation, and adjustments

• Provide clear, evidence based OH advice to managers and clients, including written reports

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion and wellbeing programmes

• Conduct health surveillance and screening where required

• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in line with legislative and ethical standards

• Liaise with GPs, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to support employee health

• Actively participate in service audits, governance processes, and clinical supervision

• Support development and implementation of workplace health policies and protocols

• Represent the service in cross-organisational meetings and forums

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. Equality Act, Health & Safety)

• Collaborate with HR and external partners on occupational health strategy and initiatives

Skills/Experience:

• Substantial post-registration experience in Occupational Health Nursing

• Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of case management, health promotion, and clinical governance

• Experience of delivering health screening and surveillance

• Proficiency with OH systems and IT (e.g. patient records, Microsoft Office)

• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Equality Act 2010, Health & Safety laws)

• Evidence of influencing policy/protocols and driving improvements in clinical practice

• Experience leading nurse-led clinics

• Teaching, mentoring, or assessing qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-agency environment or with external contracts

• Presentation and training delivery experience

• Ability to critically analyse complex health data for decision making

• Familiarity with ill-health retirement and disability-related employment matters

Additional Information:

• Part-time role – 15-20 hours per week.

• The position offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work alongside an experienced team of OH professionals.

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) and qualified Occupational Health Nurse (Diploma or Degree).