Lead Occupational Health Advisior

Lead Occupational Health Advisor

Based in SGN South Operating Area (Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, London)

Personal Contract (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full Time Office/Site based

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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In this pivotal leadership position, you will support the Head of OH&W to provide strategic and clinical direction for our Occupational Health service. Your expertise will ensure a safe, legally compliant, and high-quality service that protects our people, enables peak operational performance, and drives continuous improvement aligned with business risks.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute

• Provide clinical and professional leadership for the Occupational Health service, setting high standards and supervising practice to ensure consistent, evidence-based decision-making
• Lead clinical governance and assurance, maintaining strict compliance with legislation and professional standards while managing clinical risk and audit activity
• Oversee intricate case management and provide specialist clinical insight on fitness for work, safety-critical roles, and tailored workplace adjustments
• Enhance service delivery by using data, quality metrics, and stakeholder feedback to improve health outcomes and operational efficiency
• Serve as the senior clinical advisor to the organisation, shaping policy, supporting managers and HR, and contributing to our long-term workforce health and wellbeing objectives

What you will need

• A registered Nurse registered on part 3 of the NMC register, specialising in Occupational Health
• Advanced Occupational Health expertise, including health surveillance, safety-critical medicals, and workplace adjustments within complex and high-risk environments.
• Proven clinical governance capability, with a thorough working knowledge of OH legislation, professional standards, data protection, and record-keeping requirements
• Experience managing complex and sensitive cases, including long-term absence, ill-health capability, and risk-based decision-making where operational and employee needs must be balanced.
• Ability to interpret and apply medical evidence, translating clinical findings into clear, proportionate, and defensible workplace advice.
• Confident use of OH systems, data and reporting, with the ability to analyse trends, assure quality, and support service improvement and organisational decision-making.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.