Occupational Health Advisor in Devon

I am looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to join our team in Plymouth. In this role, you will deliver high-quality occupational health advice and services to our client's employees, including expert, evidence‑based case management for referrals related to attendance, fitness for work, and other occupational health matters. You will play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees while ensuring professional and effective service delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Providing expert, evidence‑based case management services for referrals relating to attendance, fitness for work and other requests for OH advice.
• Providing professional, comprehensive, and evidence‑based written reports.
• Offering expert advice on legislative requirements and best practices relating to occupational health.
• Conducting fitness medicals and health surveillance in line with best practice standards and Health Partners' policies and protocols.
• Evaluating the results of medicals and health surveillance, ensuring accurate fitness advice is communicated and escalating cases where clinically appropriate.
• Providing clinical supervision and support to other team members where relevant (such as OH Technicians).
• Proficient in delivering Spirometry, Audiometry, General Medicals, Drug and Alcohol Screening, Case Management, and Fitness for Role Assessments.

What we are looking for:

• A dedicated and highly skilled Occupational Health professional with a current registration on Part 1 of the NMC register.
• A postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree or Diploma) is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong time management, and a clear understanding of their scope of practice and when to elevate for support.
• IT literacy and knowledge of data protection and confidentiality principles in occupational health are essential, with advanced IT skills and the ability to present, teach, or train being advantageous.
• A solid understanding of occupational health and employment legislation, along with experience in case management, providing OH advice, conducting medicals, and performing health surveillance.
• Additional experience in mentoring OH students, managing OH teams, administering vaccinations, or providing advanced ergonomic advice would be desirable.
• A flexible and self‑motivated individual who is committed to excellence, works well both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates strong negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

Hours: The role is full‑time (37.5 hours per week). The working hours are between 7.30am to 4pm on Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 2.45pm on Fridays.

Location: This is an on‑site role, working at our client's dockyard site in Devonport, Plymouth. Hybrid working can be considered.

Salary: We are offering a competitive salary for this role, dependent on qualifications and experience, alongside our regularly reviewed company benefits package. Professional registration fees also paid annually.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%.
• Life assurance.
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non‑contractual benefit).
• Discounted gym membership.
• Health cashback plan.