Occupational Health Adviser – Newcastle
Location: Newcastle NE8 – fully site based Salary: £43,588–£51,719 per annum, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time
Your Next Career Move in Occupational Health
OH Medical is recruiting an experienced Occupational Health Adviser to join an established in‑house team in Newcastle. This is an opportunity to deliver a varied clinical service, build strong working relationships and support the health and wellbeing of a safety‑critical workforce.
Working onsite, you will provide face‑to‑face assessments and practical advice to employees, line managers and HR.
The Role
- Deliver health surveillance, fitness-for-work assessments and management referrals.
- Manage sickness absence cases, advising on fitness for work, workplace adjustments and return-to-work support.
- Produce clear, accurate Occupational Health reports.
- Support and supervise Occupational Health Technicians to maintain high service standards.
- Maintain confidential employee health records in line with professional and data protection requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the wider team, contributing to service reporting and improvements.
What We’re Looking For
- A Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
- A recognised Occupational Health qualification, such as a diploma, degree or MSc.
- Recent experience in health surveillance and Occupational Health case management.
- Strong clinical assessment, report‑writing and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team.
- Good IT skills and an understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
Benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell leave.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on train tickets. (Leisure Travel)
- Station discounts and interest‑free travel loans.
- Volunteer leave.
Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
About OH Medical
OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.
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