Occupational Health Advisor
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Optima Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Chester - Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: part time and full time. 37.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday 8:30am-16:30pm
Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role
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 work 5 days a month onsite with a nuclear weapons client completing a full occupational health remit such as, case management, health surveillance, NSQ's, and first day absence. There will also be a requirement to cover additional clients within an hour commute from your home location where there is a face to face demand. Any other working days will be remote working. On case management days, you will conduct 8 X 45 minute cases per day (360 clinical minutes)
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?
Registered General Nurse with proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
Strong case management experience
Current NMC Registration with no restrictions
Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle due to travel requirements
OH Qualification is desirable but not essential
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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Location: Chester - Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: part time and full time. 37.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday 8:30am-16:30pm
Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role
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 work 5 days a month onsite with a nuclear weapons client completing a full occupational health remit such as, case management, health surveillance, NSQ's, and first day absence. There will also be a requirement to cover additional clients within an hour commute from your home location where there is a face to face demand. Any other working days will be remote working. On case management days, you will conduct 8 X 45 minute cases per day (360 clinical minutes)
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?
Registered General Nurse with proven experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor
Strong case management experience
Current NMC Registration with no restrictions
Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle due to travel requirements
OH Qualification is desirable but not essential
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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