Occupational Health Advisor - Southampton

Location Southampton
Discipline: Occupational Health Advisor
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Up to £49,000 + Amazing Benefits
Contact name: Charlie Deanus

Contact email: charlie@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: CD2660
Published: 7 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Are you a passionate Occupational Health Nurse looking to work in a dynamic, safety-critical environment with one of the UK’s leading rail networks?

We’re currently recruiting for an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to join a well-established in-house Occupational Health team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering clinical excellence and driving forward wellbeing initiatives across the business.

About the Role

Working collaboratively with HR, managers, and the wider OH team, you’ll provide evidence-based clinical assessments and wellbeing support across a diverse workforce. The role is varied, combining day-to-day case management, health surveillance, and health promotion activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical case management in support of attendance procedures

  • Deliver health surveillance including noise, HAVS, night worker assessments, spirometry, and more

  • Support with ancillary medical checks: eyesight, ECGs, audiometry, lung function testing

  • Conduct drug and alcohol screening in accordance with chain of custody protocols

  • Undertake capability and risk assessments to support individual employee needs

  • Carry out home visits and workplace assessments when required

  • Deliver wellbeing initiatives in line with company strategy

  • Deputise for the Senior OHNA when required, including delivering awareness training

  • Assist with private specialist referrals as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • Registered General Nurse (NMC)

  • Degree in Occupational Health (essential)

  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience

  • Knowledge of health surveillance processes and relevant legislation

  • Competency in capability and risk assessments

  • IT proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • HAVS qualification (desirable, not essential)

  • Willingness to travel for assessments when required

Why Apply?

  • Work in a well-supported, collaborative OH team

  • Excellent location – based at Overline House, opposite Southampton Central Station

  • Career development and full training provided

  • Free travel on specific services, with discounted travel on other TOCs

  • Comprehensive pension scheme and competitive salary

  • A dynamic, safety-driven environment where your clinical expertise will make a difference

How To Apply:

Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. Or for more information about this fantastic opportunity and to discuss it in confidence, please contact Charllie Deanus or The Team at 01582 235 500. Alternatively, you can email your CV to info@ohmedical.co.uk.

About OH Medical:

OH Medical is a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in the Occupational Health sector. We provide recruitment services for agency and permanent Occupational Health staff nationwide.