Occupational Health Advisor
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2026 |
| Location: | Londonderry, Derry |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Optima Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Londonderry- Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time or Full Time between Monday - Friday (7.5 hours per day)
About Us
Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.
At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.
When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.
Together, we live our values:
One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.
Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.
Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.
Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together
Role Summary
This role involves delivering a full occupational health remit across two client sites in Londonderry, alongside remote work from home. The successful candidate will spend two days each week onsite with a well-known textile and clothing company, providing face-to-face occupational health support. In addition, they will attend another client site, a housing organisation also based in Londonderry, for two days twice per month. Time onsite will involve a mixture of case management and health surveillance activity, supporting employees and managers with a range of workplace health matters.
The position includes management referrals, fitness for work assessments, health surveillance, pre-employment questionnaires and safety-critical screenings where required.
For full-time employees, the remaining time outside of onsite commitments will be spent working remotely from home completing case management consultations and related occupational health duties.
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?
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Volunteer Days
YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
Save As You Earn Scheme
Eye Test Vouchers
Flu Vaccination Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Clinical Training Academy
Paid CPD Days
Professional Registration Fees Paid
RAVE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1
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.
Location: Londonderry- Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time or Full Time between Monday - Friday (7.5 hours per day)
About Us
Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.
At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.
When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.
Together, we live our values:
One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.
Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.
Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.
Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together
Role Summary
This role involves delivering a full occupational health remit across two client sites in Londonderry, alongside remote work from home. The successful candidate will spend two days each week onsite with a well-known textile and clothing company, providing face-to-face occupational health support. In addition, they will attend another client site, a housing organisation also based in Londonderry, for two days twice per month. Time onsite will involve a mixture of case management and health surveillance activity, supporting employees and managers with a range of workplace health matters.
The position includes management referrals, fitness for work assessments, health surveillance, pre-employment questionnaires and safety-critical screenings where required.
For full-time employees, the remaining time outside of onsite commitments will be spent working remotely from home completing case management consultations and related occupational health duties.
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?
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Volunteer Days
YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
Save As You Earn Scheme
Eye Test Vouchers
Flu Vaccination Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Clinical Training Academy
Paid CPD Days
Professional Registration Fees Paid
RAVE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1
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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