Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Chelmsford
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience
Are you passionate about improving people’s health, wellbeing and working lives?
Do you have the expertise and confidence to provide high-quality occupational health advice, while helping organisations create healthier, safer and more productive workplaces?
We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Health Advisor to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.
This is an excellent opportunity to use your clinical expertise across a varied occupational health role, providing professional advice, case management, health surveillance and health promotion to a diverse client base.
The Role
As an Occupational Health Advisor, you’ll provide a comprehensive range of occupational health services, supporting both employees and organisations.
You’ll play a key role in helping individuals remain healthy and productive at work, while providing employers with clear, evidence-based advice to support effective workplace health management.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide expert, evidence-based occupational health case management, including advice relating to attendance, fitness for work, rehabilitation and workplace adjustments.
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Produce clear, professional and comprehensive occupational health reports for a range of stakeholders.
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Provide advice and guidance on occupational health legislation, best practice and workplace health matters.
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Undertake health surveillance and fitness-for-role medical assessments in line with relevant policies, procedures and protocols.
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Promote health and wellbeing through tailored health promotion initiatives and individual advice.
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Deliver additional occupational health services, where appropriately trained and competent, including vaccinations, travel health advice, ergonomic assessments and health education.
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Provide clinical guidance, supervision and support to colleagues, including Occupational Health Technicians.
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Maintain professional standards and NMC registration.
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Take an active role in continuing professional development and keeping knowledge and clinical practice up to date.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a motivated, confident and compassionate Occupational Health professional who enjoys working with people and is committed to delivering a high-quality service.
You’ll ideally have:
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Current NMC registration (Part 1).
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A postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health at Degree or Diploma level.
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Experience and competence in spirometry, audiometry, general medicals and drug and alcohol screening.
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Strong occupational health case management experience.
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Experience conducting fitness-for-role assessments.
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Excellent health promotion skills, with the ability to engage, educate and motivate individuals.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
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A thorough understanding of data protection, confidentiality and professional standards.
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A proactive and professional approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
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Postgraduate Occupational Health qualification recorded on Part 3 of the NMC register.
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An MSc in an Occupational Health-related field.
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Dual RN/RMN qualification.
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Experience teaching, training or mentoring Occupational Health students.
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Advanced IT skills.
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Experience providing ergonomic advice and workplace assessments
