Occupational Health Advisor - Acton - £45k

  • Amber Mace
  • Acton, Suffolk
  • Apr 08, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Acton
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and motivated Occupational Health Advisor to join a well-established and supportive team based in Acton. This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for a confident professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Working across client sites, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a proactive, high quality occupational health service, supporting both employees and management with expert clinical advice and guidance.

The Role
This position offers a broad scope of responsibilities, combining clinical expertise with advisory and preventative health work.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a caseload of referrals, delivering comprehensive case management and fitness-for-work assessments
  • Providing clear, practical recommendations and issuing fitness certificates in line with best practice
  • Liaising with GPs and medical specialists where appropriate, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
  • Delivering health surveillance programmes in accordance with current guidelines
  • Responding to queries from managers and clients, offering professional and timely advice
  • Maintaining accurate, confidential records in line with professional standards
  • Supporting workplace health initiatives and contributing to wellbeing programmes
  • Assisting with clinical governance, incident management, and continuous service improvement
  • Providing guidance and informal support to colleagues within the wider occupational health team
  • Travelling between client sites as required

About you
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Occupational Health professional with a strong clinical background and a proactive approach to service delivery.

They will demonstrate:

  • Registered Nurse status (Part 1) with a valid NMC registration
  • A recognised Occupational Health qualification (Degree or Diploma)
  • Proven experience in case management and delivering occupational health advice
  • Excellent written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
  • The ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
  • Confidence in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Strong IT skills and a solid understanding of data protection and confidentiality within occupational health
  • A clear awareness of professional boundaries and when to escalate clinical concerns

What s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 £45,000 per annum
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Additional day off for your birthday
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Health cashback plan
  • Payment of annual NMC registration fees

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor looking to further develop their career within a progressive and people-focused environment, where their expertise will be valued and their contribution will make a real difference.

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