At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.
Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is subject to change and the advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
Ref: JOB6313
Role Outline
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) to provide expert advice, leadership, and a full occupational health service in line with client contracts. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational health advice, support employee wellbeing, and provide professional leadership to Occupational Health Nurse Advisors and the wider multidisciplinary team. Working closely with the Occupational Health Manager, you will help drive clinical practice in line with Department of Health guidelines, legislation, and best practice, while fostering a collaborative and effective team environment. You will also deliver consultations, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, and training, as well as build strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a recognised Occupational Health qualification, strong leadership experience, and in-depth knowledge of occupational health legislation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in workplace health and wellbeing.
What you'll be doing:
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To assess new clients presenting to Occupational Health whether in person or by written referral and initiate management of case
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To assess clients fitness to work for the appropriate job role in line with DHC policies and guidelines and issue appropriate fitness certificates.
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To write letters to GP/Specialists in line with the Access to Medical reports Act and Data Protection Act
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To support the OH manager to advise, monitor and assess the clinical practice of the OH team.
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To respond to client/manager’s requests for support/information on the working environment.
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To maintain appropriate records in line with departmental protocols on record keeping.
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To provide health surveillance in accordance with current legislation.
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To empower Occupational Health Nurse advisors to undertake a wider range of clinical activities by ensuring appropriate training, updating and monitoring of relevant training programmes.
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To take a senior role in the development and provision of a high profile and pro-active Occupational Health Service.
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To maintain valid and up to date registration with the NMC and comply with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues and clinical supervision.
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Develop good working relationships and maintain effective communications with client’s managers and other professionals and external contracts
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Responsible for equipment and its maintenance, resources and staff cover, clinical and administratively in partnership with the OH Manager
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Provide Occupational Health employees with appropriate regular appraisals, ensuring training and development needs are identified and met
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual who is registered with the NMC (Part 1) and holds a postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health. The ideal candidate will have an up-to-date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues, alongside proven experience working within the field of occupational health. You should demonstrate a clear understanding of professional accountability within the scope of practice and have evidence of managerial experience, showcasing strong leadership, motivational, and negotiation skills. A proactive and innovative approach to work is essential, as is the ability to adapt to new challenges and work both independently and collaboratively within a team framework.
Location
This role is located in Warton, near Preston.
Hours
You will work 15 hours a week, ideally on a Wednesday, Thursday or a Friday. You would be working between the hours of 8.45 and 5pm.
Salary:
We are offering a competitive salary based on skills and experience.
Company Benefits:
We value the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this.
Our current benefits package is:
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Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
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Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
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Life assurance
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Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
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Discounted gym membership
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Health cashback plan
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NMC Fees paid for
About Health Partners
Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.
With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.
We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it’s through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.
At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you’ll become part of a dynamic team that’s passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can build healthier futures.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.
We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.
