Occupational Health Advisor - Derby - £45k

  • Amber Mace
  • City, Derby
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Derby
Salary: £43,000-£45,000 per annum
Hours: Full time or part time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join a growing and forward thinking clinical team. Reporting directly to the Clinical Lead, this role offers the chance to deliver high quality, evidence based occupational health services while supporting the wellbeing of employees across a diverse client base.

This position offers flexibility, with full-time or part-time hours available and a hybrid working model combining home based work with on-site presence at a client site in Derby.

The Role

The Occupational Health Advisor will play a pivotal role in delivering professional, effective, and commercially aware occupational health services. They will provide expert case management and practical guidance on attendance management, fitness for work, and a wide range of occupational health matters.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering comprehensive, evidence based written reports
  • Managing case referrals relating to sickness absence and fitness for work
  • Providing expert advice on occupational health legislation and best practice
  • Conducting triage of referrals
  • Managing health surveillance escalations
  • Completing pre-placement questionnaires
  • Providing travel health advice
  • Supporting workplace wellbeing through professional, client focused service delivery

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Health professional with:

  • Current registration on Part 1 of the NMC register
  • A postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree or Diploma essential)
  • Strong case management experience within an occupational health setting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of occupational health and employment legislation
  • A clear understanding of professional scope of practice and escalation pathways
  • Strong IT literacy and knowledge of confidentiality and data protection principles

Desirable experience includes:

  • Part 3 NMC registration, MSc in an OH related field, or dual RN/RMN registration
  • Conducting medicals and health surveillance
  • Vaccination delivery
  • Ergonomic assessment and advice
  • Mentoring OH students or supporting team development
  • Delivering training or presentations

This role would suit a flexible, self-motivated professional who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Strong organisational, negotiation, and motivational skills are essential, along with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of occupational health practice.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Birthday day off (non-contractual benefit)
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Health cashback plan

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor who is passionate about supporting workplace wellbeing and delivering excellence in clinical practice, while benefiting from a flexible and supportive working environment!

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Helene on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)