Occupational Health Advisor

Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Renfrew

Job type:Full time/Hybrid

Hours:Between 8am and 6pm

Salary:£39,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Provide professional, evidence-based Occupational Health services to support employee health, wellbeing, attendance, and fitness for work. The role involves delivering case management, medical assessments, health surveillance, fitness-for-role assessments, and appropriate advice to employees, managers, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Health case management and provide evidence-based advice on fitness for work, attendance, and workplace health.
• Produce clear, accurate, and professional OH reports while maintaining confidentiality and complying with NMC standards and data protection requirements.
• Undertake occupational medicals and health surveillance in line with current legislation, best practice, and company protocols.
• Assess medical and surveillance results, provide appropriate fitness recommendations, and escalation of concerns where clinically necessary.
• Provide health assessments including spirometry, audiometry, general medicals, case management, and fitness for role assessments.
• Advise clients and managers on relevant Occupational Health legislation, workplace adjustments, and best practice.
• Maintain professional NMC registration, clinical competence, continuing professional development, and appropriate clinical governance.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) with a postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health at Degree/Diploma level.
• Previous experience in Occupational Health case management and providing professional OH advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, work independently, recognise professional limitations, and seek appropriate clinical support.
• Confident IT skills and a strong understanding of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection within Occupational Health.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme of 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.