Occupational Health Advisor

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Homebased in Newport
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time – Monday to Friday

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provides an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

Role Summary

This role will be predominantly home-based doing remote case management; however, there will be times where travelling to face-to-face clinics in the local area will be required.

This will be a varied role which will involve undertaking workplace assessments and reporting on potential risks to health. You will undertake health surveillance, pre-employment, and fitness for work screenings where appropriate. You will also advise employees on both physical and mental health problems, all the while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare.

In return, we offer an industry-leading training and development program to help you get where you want to go in Occupational Health. If you want to carry out additional training and qualifications or take on a leadership and management responsibility, then we will help support you.

Who Are We Looking For?

1. Registered General Nurse with proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
2. Current NMC Registration
3. Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.

What Can We Offer You?

1. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
2. Buy and sell holiday scheme
3. Professional Registration fees paid
4. Matched Pension Scheme
5. Health Cash Plan
6. Life Assurance
7. Annual flu jabs
8. Eye Test Voucher
9. Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme
10. Employee Assistance Programme
11. Opportunities to progress in different areas of the business
12. Leadership training scheme if you would like to progress to leadership

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.