Occupational Health Adviser (In-House)
Gateshead | £41,817.45 to £45,024.80 (including Market Suppliment ) | Career-building public sector OH
Looking for an Occupational Health role where you can actually see the impact of your work?
Where managers listen, wellbeing matters, and you’re more than a report-writing machine?
We’re supporting a well-established in-house Occupational Health service with a strong reputation for prevention, early intervention and practical support across a large, varied workforce. This is stable, meaningful OH with real influence and a genuinely supportive team around you.
If you enjoy case management, health promotion and shaping safer workplaces, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Role
As the Occupational Health Advisor you’ll deliver a high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Health service focused on keeping people healthy, safe and in work.
Day to day you’ll be:
• Managing sickness absence and management referrals
• Completing fitness for work assessments and clear, pragmatic reports
• Supporting return-to-work and reasonable adjustments
• Delivering health screening and surveillance programmes
• Advising managers and HR on workplace health risks
• Getting involved in wellbeing initiatives and health promotion campaigns
• Supporting service development and continuous improvement
• Deputising for senior colleagues when required
There’s plenty of autonomy, but you’ll always have the backing of an experienced OH team.
What You’ll Need
Occupational Health Advisor Essential Knowledge
• NMC Registered Nurse
• Occupational Health qualification or willingness to study
• Understanding of the Equality Act and workplace health legislation
Occupational Health Advisor Experience Required
• Strong post-registration clinical background
• Occupational Health case management
• Report writing and stakeholder communication
• Confident with Microsoft Office and digital health systems
Occupational Health Advisor Skills Required
• Clear, balanced fitness-for-work advice
• Confident handling complex or long-term cases
• Professional, discreet and ethical
• Excellent communication with employees and managers
• Team-focused and solutions-driven
Why Apply?
• In-house, stable environment
• Enhanced salary with 15% Recruitment & Retention uplift
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Real work–life balance
• Opportunity to influence wellbeing strategy
• A role where your clinical judgement is trusted
This is one of those rare OH posts where you can settle in, grow your skills and genuinely shape a service.
How To Apply:
Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. If you require more information about this fantastic opportunity or to discuss it in confidence, please get in touch with Ellen Harris or The Team at 01582 235 500
. Alternatively, you can email your CV to ellen@ohmedical.co.uk
About OH Medical:
OH Medical is a trusted recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Health & Safety sectors. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both agency and permanent roles, supporting professionals and employers across the UK.