Senior Occupational Health Advisor, Financial Sector
United Kingdom
Full Time
2 days ago
$45,000 GBP
No H1B
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Conduct comprehensive Occupational Health assessments, including pre-employment, fitness-for-work, and return-to-work evaluations, injury-on-duty evaluations, health surveillance, risk assessments and prepare detailed impartial reports for employees, managers, and HR.
Advise on the management of sickness absence, rehabilitation, and complex or long-term health issues, including liaising with external healthcare providers where necessary.
Provide guidance and recommendations for reasonable workplace adjustments to support employees with health conditions or disabilities and ensure compliance with relevant equality and health and safety legislation.
Support the delivery of wellbeing and health promotion initiatives (mental health, stress management, lifestyle improvement).
Maintain strict confidentiality and secure handling of clinical/medical records in line with VitalCheck Wellness Policy and UK data protection legislation.
Ensure auditable practice through commitment to internal and external quality standards, audits, and clinical governance.
Collaborate with VitalCheck’s technology and process improvement teams to refine and develop digital documentation templates, workflows, and records management systems supporting Occupational Health service delivery.
Requirements
Registered General Nurse (RGN) with an active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) with no restrictions.
Must hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health.
Minimum of 3–5 years’ post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least 3 years’ recent practice in an Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Nurse, or Occupational Health Case Manager role in a corporate environment (NHS experience may be considered where strong exposure to corporate environments or clients can be clearly demonstrated)
Skilled in managing complex caseloads, conducting evidence-based health assessments, and reporting.
Strong and current knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation and regulations relevant to Occupational Health practice.
Up-to-date knowledge of physical, mental health, and neurodiverse conditions relevant to workplace fitness, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with employees, managers, and key stakeholders, and to produce high-quality clinical reports.
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to professionalism, detail, and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Proficient in using medical and Occupational Health electronic systems, as well as general IT tools (Word, Excel).
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and make sound clinical decisions with minimal supervision in a remote setting.