Senior Occupational Health & Wellbeing Advisor
Derbyshire | £58,000+ | Full Time (37 Hours per Week)
OH Medical is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Occupational Health & Wellbeing Advisor on behalf of a leading public sector organisation based in Derbyshire.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health professional to take a strategic and clinical leadership role, driving the delivery of high-quality occupational health and wellbeing services across a complex and diverse workforce.
Working closely with the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing, you will lead proactive health and wellbeing initiatives, provide expert clinical advice, and contribute to the development of a resilient and healthy workforce.
The Role
As the Senior Occupational Health & Wellbeing Advisor, you will be responsible for delivering specialist occupational health support and leading wellbeing programmes that promote employee health, resilience, and performance.
You will provide expert advice to managers, HR teams, and employees on a range of occupational health matters, including sickness absence management, rehabilitation, workplace adjustments, and health promotion strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Provide expert occupational health advice and guidance across the organisation
Manage complex occupational health referrals and rehabilitation programmes
Support managers and HR teams with case management and workplace adjustment recommendations
Promote a positive culture of health, wellbeing, and resilience
Governance & Compliance
Maintain robust clinical governance standards and professional practice
Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, health and safety requirements, and professional standards
Contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives
Wellbeing Strategy & Delivery
Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based wellbeing programmes
Lead initiatives focused on both physical and mental health
Monitor programme effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Stakeholder Engagement
Work collaboratively with internal departments and external providers to deliver integrated occupational health solutions
Build strong working relationships across the organisation to promote wellbeing objectives
Service Development
Analyse occupational health and wellbeing data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions
Support innovation and the continuous enhancement of occupational health services
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have:
Registered Nurse status with current NMC registration
A recognised Occupational Health qualification (Postgraduate Diploma, Degree, NMC Level 3 or equivalent)
Significant occupational health and wellbeing experience within a large or complex organisation
Strong knowledge of employment legislation, occupational health practice, and health and safety requirements
Experience managing complex occupational health caseloads and delivering strategic wellbeing programmes
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Desirable Experience
Occupational health experience within policing, emergency services, or other blue-light environments
Additional qualifications in mental health, wellbeing, or psychological health
Experience using health and wellbeing data to drive service improvements and organisational outcomes
Additional Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security vetting, including five years' continuous UK residency
Willingness to undergo drug testing in line with organisational policy
Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout Derbyshire as required
What's on Offer
Salary from £58,000
37-hour working week
Opportunity to influence and shape workforce wellbeing strategy
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Meaningful work supporting a vital public service
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Occupational Health professional looking to combine clinical expertise with strategic wellbeing leadership, we'd love to hear from you.