Occupational Health Advisor

This role plays a key part in supporting the prevention of work-related illness and injury, while promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees. This is a fast-paced, high responsibility position ideal for someone confident in autonomous decision-making, managing complex cases, and working within a large multidisciplinary OH service.You will support the Occupational Health service through effective sickness case management, timely handling of referrals, and providing clear, evidence-based recommendations. You'll work closely with managers, employees, and clinical colleagues to ensure safe return to work processes and contribute to a healthy working environment.Hours: 8am-4pm (Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days WFH (first month office-based, 5 days per week)Dates: asap - 6 months (Temporary Contract will be reviewed after 6 months) Pay Rate: between £47.90 PAYE or to £55/hr umbrella (no limited companies)Your new role

• Undertake OH case management and workplace assessments.
• Provide telephone advice to management.
• Attend sickness absence and departmental meetings.
• Support SEQOHS accreditation and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in internal/external CPD and clinical audits.
• Represent OH at case conferences and tribunals when required.
• Deliver training to management.
• Support crisis management responses.
• Sickness Case Management
• Manage a high-volume caseload (60-80 cases per day), prioritising by risk and urgency.
• Review referrals, gather relevant information, and provide clear case updates and recommendations.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
• Independently assess and resolve complex health-related issues.
• Escalate to senior clinicians when required while retaining ownership of day-to-day decisions.
• Return-to-Work Support
• Provide guidance on defined RTW pathways.
• Ensure RTW plans are safe, timely, and aligned with OH standards.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• OH qualified (or equivalent experience without a formal degree)
• Professional registration: HCPC or NMC registered SCPHN (OH) or equivalent Part 3 qualification.
• Strong OH case management experience, including report writing and workplace assessments.
• Ability to manage high workloads and work to SLAs/KPIs.
• Broad understanding of OH issues with hands-on experience.
• Emotionally resilient, confident decision-maker, able to handle sensitive conversations.
• Flexible, open-minded, and able to work independently within a busy OH team.
• Experience providing telephone advice and participating in CPD.
• MSC system experience is desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly payments
• Hybrid working after the first month.
• Opportunity to work within a large, well-structured OH service
• Free DBS check

What you need to do nowIf you are an experienced Occupational Health Advisor looking for a challenging and rewarding contract role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. To find out more about this job please contact Agne on .

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