Occupational Health Advisor

  • Recruiting Heads Ltd
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Feb 19, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Occupational Health Advisor (OHA)

Location: Southampton Head Office Clinic
Contract: Permanent Full-time PAYE
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Working pattern: Head Officebased

The opportunity

Were looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join a well-established, clinically led Occupational Health service based at our Southampton Head Office clinic.

This role would suit a confident, senior-level OHA who enjoys autonomy, values high clinical standards, and is comfortable supporting and guiding others within the team. Youll work within a supportive, professional environment with strong clinical governance and access to experienced colleagues.

Youll play a key role in delivering high-quality Occupational Health services while contributing to service development and maintaining excellent standards of patient care.

The role

  • Deliver management referrals, including assessment, reporting, and documentation
  • Undertake health surveillance, statutory medicals, and health screening
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in line with the NMC Code
  • Escalate complex cases to Occupational Health Physicians when required
  • Ensure high standards of clinical governance, infection control, and safety
  • Support and oversee the work of Occupational Health Technicians
  • Work collaboratively with HR, Line Managers, and Health & Safety teams
  • Contribute to service improvement, health promotion, and team support

About you

Essential

  • Registered Adult Nurse (NMC)
  • Specialist qualification in Occupational Health
  • Minimum 2 years post-registration nursing experience
  • Confident working autonomously within professional boundaries

Youll also bring

  • Strong communication and IT skills
  • A professional, approachable, and patient-focused style
  • The ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to team culture

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance (after 6 months)
  • Death in service (4 x salary)
  • Free parking & free annual flu vaccination
  • Birthday day off
  • Option to buy extra annual leave
  • Long service awards & volunteering day
  • Sick pay

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