Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Health Advisor to join a team in Chelmsford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Occupational Health professional to deliver a varied range of clinical services, supporting employees and organisations with workplace health, fitness for work and employee wellbeing.

You will play an important role in providing professional occupational health advice, managing cases and helping clients maintain healthy, safe and productive working environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake occupational health case management, providing advice on fitness for work, attendance, rehabilitation and return-to-work planning.
• Prepare clear, accurate and evidence-based management referral reports.
• Advise managers and clients on occupational health matters, relevant legislation and best practice.
• Carry out health surveillance, fitness-for-work assessments and medicals.
• Undertake clinical assessments including spirometry, audiometry and drug and alcohol screening.
• Support health promotion and wellbeing initiatives, providing practical advice to employees.
• Deliver additional services such as vaccinations, travel health advice and ergonomic assessments, where appropriately trained.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to Occupational Health Technicians and other colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Maintain NMC registration and undertake continuing professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration (Part 1).
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree or Diploma).
• Experience in occupational health case management.
• Competent in spirometry, audiometry and general medical assessments.
• Experience undertaking drug and alcohol screening.
• Knowledge of fitness-for-work assessments and health surveillance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality clinical reports.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A sound understanding of confidentiality, data protection and occupational health best practice.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

The following would be advantageous:

• Occupational Health qualification recorded on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• MSc in an Occupational Health-related subject.
• Dual RN/RMN qualification.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or training Occupational Health students or colleagues.
• Advanced IT skills and experience providing ergonomic advice.

Benefits Package

We recognise the importance of rewarding and supporting our employees. Our current benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Contributory pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 6%.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• An additional day off for your birthday (non-contractual).
• Discounted gym membership.

Apply Today

If you are a qualified Occupational Health Advisor looking for your next opportunity in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Finlay at purosearch on 0207 952 7641 or f.robertson@purosearch.com