Occupational Health Advisor - Rochdale

Location Rochdale
Discipline: Occupational Health Advisor
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Up to £48,000 + Benefits
Contact name: Ben Higgins

Contact email: ben@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: 2796
Published: 4 months ago

​OH Medical is working in partnership with our client in Rochdale to recruit an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join their expanding in-house Occupational Health team.

This position has become available due to an increase in workload, offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated OHA to take on a key role in the growth and continued success of the service.

The successful candidate will help oversee and sign off on Occupational Health Technician work and support vaccination and drug & alcohol testing procedures. You will also play an important role in maintaining SEQOHS accreditation standards.

Duties:

  • Deliver and support a full Occupational Health service including management referrals, health surveillance, and fitness-for-work medicals.

  • Oversee and sign off OHT work, ensuring quality and compliance.

  • Provide guidance on vaccinations, drug & alcohol testing policies, and procedures.

  • Mentor and support an OH Nurse completing their qualification.

  • Contribute to SEQOHS standards and continuous service improvement.

  • Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality at all times.

  • Promote a culture of health, wellbeing, and professionalism within the OH team.

Criteria:

  • Registered General Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration.

  • Occupational Health qualification (Diploma/Degree).

  • Experience delivering the full OH remit, including case management and health surveillance.

  • Knowledge of vaccinations and drug & alcohol testing processes.

  • Confident mentoring or supporting other clinicians.

  • Understanding of SEQOHS standards.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits:

  • £45,000 - £48,000 (dependent on experience).

  • Flexible working options.

  • Ongoing training and professional development.

  • Supportive, forward-thinking in-house team.

  • Genuine progression opportunity.

If you’re an experienced Occupational Health Advisor seeking a long-term role within a supportive in-house environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply now with your CV or contact Ben Higgins on 01582 368699 for more information.