Occupational Health Advisor - Derby (1563)

Role Outline

Health Partners is one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team at our client site in Derby, reporting to the Clinical Lead.

In this role as an OHA, you'll make a tangible and lasting difference to people's lives every day. You will deliver high-quality occupational health advice and services to our clients employees, including expert, evidence-based case management for referrals related to attendance, fitness for work, and other occupational health matters. You will play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees while ensuring professional and effective service delivery.

In return, we take great care to ensure our Occupational Health team are continually and consistently supported and developed. Above all, we foster an inclusive culture and a healthy work-life balance to ensure you can be at your best and we practice what we preach.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert, evidence based case management services for referrals relating to attendance, fitness for work and other requests for OH advice.  
• Providing professional, comprehensive and evidence based written reports.
• Offering expert advice in respect of legislative requirements and best practice relating to OH.  
• Conducting fitness medicals and health surveillance where required that meet best practice requirements and in line with Health Partners’ policies and protocols.
• Evaluating the results of medicals and surveillance provided, and ensuring that the correct advice in relation to fitness is communicated, escalating where clinically appropriate.
• Providing (where competent) other OH services where required such as vaccinations, travel health services, ergonomic advice, or health promotion for our clients.
• Providing clinical supervision and support other team members where relevant (such as OH Technicians). 
• Committed to maintaining valid and up to date registration with the NMC and complying with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues, clinical supervision and continuous learning and development as a registered nurse.
• You should be proficient in the provision of: 
  • Spirometry 
  • Audiometry 
  • General Medicals 
  • Drug and Alcohol screening 
  • Case Management 
  • Fitness for role assessments

What we are looking for

We are looking for a dedicated and highly skilled Occupational Health professional with a current registration on Part 1 of the NMC register. A postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health (Degree or Diploma) is essential, while additional qualifications, such as one recorded on Part 3 of the NMC register, an MSc in an OH-related field, or dual RN/RMN registration, would be highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong time management, and a clear understanding of their scope of practice and when to escalate for support. IT literacy and knowledge of data protection and confidentiality principles in occupational health are essential, with advanced IT skills and the ability to present, teach, or train being advantageous.

You should have a solid understanding of occupational health and employment legislation, along with experience in case management, providing OH advice, conducting medicals, and performing health surveillance. Additional experience in mentoring OH students, managing OH teams, administering vaccinations, or providing advanced ergonomic advice would be desirable.

We are looking for a flexible and self-motivated individual who is committed to excellence, works well both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates strong negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

If you meet these criteria and are passionate about delivering high standards of occupational health services, we would love to hear from you!
 

Hours

This is a part time position, working 22.5 hours per week, with your choice of weekdays between Monday to Friday, between the core hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm. This is a hybrid role requiring 1 or 2 days per week on-site in Derby, and the remaining days working from home.

Location

This is a hybrid role, working on-site at our client's site in Derby, and also remotely from home.

Hybrid Working Disclaimer

Please note, we are only able to accept applications for those who reside in the UK for this hybrid vacancy.
 
Working overseas is not permitted and all applicants must ensure they are able to legally work and reside in the UK during standard working hours.

Any applications from individuals who are not able to meet these requirements will unfortunately not be considered.

Salary

We are offering a competitive salary between £43,000 to £45,000 for this role, dependent on qualifications and experience, alongside our regularly reviewed company benefits package.

Company Benefits

We appreciate the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. Our current benefits package is:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cashback plan

Professional membership fees for clinical staff

• Annual Fees paid for NMC, HCPC, GMC
• We also offer a wide range of Career Professional Development (CPD) opportunities

About Health Partners

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it’s through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you’ll become part of a dynamic team that’s passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can build healthier futures.
 

Application Process

To apply, scroll down and click ‘Apply Now’ or go to ‘Candidate Login’ at the top of this page. 

To discuss the role please contact the team at jobs@healthpartnersgroup.com

We look forward to receiving your application and joining our team!

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.