Senior Occupational Health Advisor - Bletchley

Senior Occupational Health Adviser – In-House Team

Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes – covering London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid – initially 4 days onsite per week

Take the Next Step in Your Occupational Health Career!

OH Medical is recruiting an experienced Senior Occupational Health Adviser to join an established in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing team within a large, safety-critical organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an SCPHN-qualified Occupational Health professional looking for a rewarding in-house position offering a salary of up to £70,000, excellent benefits, clinical autonomy and a supportive working environment.

You’ll take ownership of a dedicated area of the business, providing expert clinical advice and developing trusted relationships with employees, managers and key stakeholders across London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Rather than simply working through a list of referrals, you’ll have the opportunity to become a valued Occupational Health partner, providing ongoing support and making a genuine difference to employee health and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Senior Occupational Health Adviser, you’ll deliver a proactive, high-quality Occupational Health service, supporting employees and managers with workplace health, attendance and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Occupational Health referrals, undertaking comprehensive assessments and providing clear, evidence-based clinical recommendations.

• Advising managers and HR on fitness for work, sickness absence, workplace adjustments and return-to-work planning.

• Taking ownership of your allocated business area, developing strong working relationships and becoming a trusted Occupational Health partner.

• Providing expert clinical advice on complex Occupational Health cases, including physical and mental health conditions.

• Managing your own diary and clinical workload, with some appointments allocated through a triage process.

• Working collaboratively with managers and stakeholders to identify opportunities for proactive Occupational Health interventions.

• Supporting a positive workplace health and wellbeing culture through practical advice and ongoing engagement.

• Maintaining accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and data protection requirements.

• Participating in clinical supervision, professional development and continuous service improvement.

The position is primarily focused on case management, management referrals and workplace health advice. Pre-employment assessments and routine health surveillance are currently outsourced, allowing the team to concentrate on providing meaningful, ongoing support to the business.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced Occupational Health Adviser who combines strong clinical expertise with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in becoming part of the wider business.

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

• SCPHN qualification in Occupational Health Nursing.

• Proven experience working as an Occupational Health Adviser, including independent case management and management referrals.

• Strong knowledge of fitness for work, sickness absence management, workplace adjustments and rehabilitation.

• Excellent report-writing skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical and evidence-based recommendations.

• Confidence working autonomously and managing a varied clinical workload.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.

• A proactive, collaborative and supportive approach to Occupational Health.

• Willingness to work onsite and travel across the allocated geographical area as required.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within an in-house Occupational Health service.

• Experience supporting employees in a large, operational or safety-critical environment.

• Experience managing complex Occupational Health cases and providing advice on mental health and workplace wellbeing.

• An interest in contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of Occupational Health services.

Above all, we’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, takes ownership of their work and wants to make a lasting contribution to the health and wellbeing of the workforce.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time position based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, with responsibility for supporting business operations across London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Initially, you’ll be expected onsite four days per week, with the potential to move towards three days onsite and two days working remotely in the future.

There is flexibility around working hours, recognising the importance of balancing operational requirements with individual needs.

A structured three-month induction will provide the opportunity to understand the organisation, become familiar with your allocated business area and establish relationships with key stakeholders.

You’ll also benefit from regular clinical supervision, including psychological and mental health support, within a team that actively promotes clinician wellbeing and recognises the importance of preventing burnout.

Salary & Benefits

Alongside a salary of up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience, you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package, including:

• Final salary pension scheme.

• Discounted rail travel for you and eligible family members.

• First-class rail travel entitlement.

• Retail discounts and employee savings portal.

• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Supportive clinical supervision and wellbeing support.

• Flexible working arrangements.

Why Join This Team?

If you’re looking for an Occupational Health role where you can do more than simply complete assessments and produce reports, this could be the opportunity for you.

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own workload while becoming a valued part of the organisation, developing relationships and providing ongoing support to the people and teams within your allocated business area.

The organisation is committed to creating a supportive clinical environment, with manageable workloads, access to professional supervision and a genuine focus on employee and clinician wellbeing.

You’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your work, build meaningful relationships and contribute to a proactive Occupational Health service that makes a real difference.

If you’re an SCPHN-qualified Occupational Health Adviser looking for a rewarding in-house position offering up to £70,000, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About OH Medical

OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing, Health & Safety, SHEQ and Fire Safety sectors. We deliver tailored recruitment solutions for permanent, contract and agency positions, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.