Occupational Health Advisor
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oldbury, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Optima Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Hybrid Working/Oldbury and Wolverhampton
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.
About Us
Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.
Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.
Role Summary
You will be required to travel to Oldbury and Wolverhampton on a weekly basis to meet the clients face to face demands, as well as covering other locations on an ad hoc basis. There will be an element of home working where there is no demand for face to face assessments. You will work with a variety of clients delivering a full OH remit. You may also be required to work different shift patterns for specific clients as part of service needs.
This will be a varied role which will including health surveillance, pre-employment questionnaires, management referrals, fitness for work screenings and safety critical assessments. You will also advise employees on both physical and mental health problems, all the while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare. You will be expected to complete 360 clinical minutes per day ( 8 X 45 minutes) when doing case management.
In return, we offer an industry-leading training and development program to help you get where you want to go in Occupational Health. If you want to carry out additional training and qualifications or take on a leadership and management responsibility, then we will help support you.
Who Are We Looking For?
You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with previous experience in Occupational Health, as an Occupational Health Advisor.
An Occupational Health Nursing qualification is desirable but not essential
Current NMC Registration
Case management experience as an Occupational Health Advisor
Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.
What Can We Offer You?
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care test vouchers
Flu vaccination scheme
Employee discount scheme
Life assurance
Professional registrations fees paid
Clinical Training Academy
Save as you earn scheme
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Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
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Location: Hybrid Working/Oldbury and Wolverhampton
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.
About Us
Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.
Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.
Role Summary
You will be required to travel to Oldbury and Wolverhampton on a weekly basis to meet the clients face to face demands, as well as covering other locations on an ad hoc basis. There will be an element of home working where there is no demand for face to face assessments. You will work with a variety of clients delivering a full OH remit. You may also be required to work different shift patterns for specific clients as part of service needs.
This will be a varied role which will including health surveillance, pre-employment questionnaires, management referrals, fitness for work screenings and safety critical assessments. You will also advise employees on both physical and mental health problems, all the while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare. You will be expected to complete 360 clinical minutes per day ( 8 X 45 minutes) when doing case management.
In return, we offer an industry-leading training and development program to help you get where you want to go in Occupational Health. If you want to carry out additional training and qualifications or take on a leadership and management responsibility, then we will help support you.
Who Are We Looking For?
You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with previous experience in Occupational Health, as an Occupational Health Advisor.
An Occupational Health Nursing qualification is desirable but not essential
Current NMC Registration
Case management experience as an Occupational Health Advisor
Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.
What Can We Offer You?
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care test vouchers
Flu vaccination scheme
Employee discount scheme
Life assurance
Professional registrations fees paid
Clinical Training Academy
Save as you earn scheme
Yulife
Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
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