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Job Title:

Occupational Health Advisor

Location:

Macclesfield

Salary:

Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits pro rata

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time or Part time - Part time would be 4 days per week, 3 days on site

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

This role will be working on a prestigious pharmaceutical contract in Macclesfield, It will involve 3 days onsite at the client office Macclesfield undertaking case management (face to face and remote) and health surveillance/fitness to work and as such training and recent experience in this will be essential. The other 2 days will be remote cases management for a variety of clients.

This will be a varied role which will involve undertaking workplace assessments and reporting on potential risks to health. You will undertake health surveillance, pre-employment, and fitness for work screenings where appropriate. You will also advise employees on both physical and mental health problems, all the while maintaining the highest standards of occupational healthcare.

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
Current NMC Registration
Ability to travel to client site where required on a weekly basis.
HAVS, Audio & Spirometry would be desirable however not essential

What Can We Offer You?

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Professional Registration fees paid
Matched Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Life Assurance
Annual flu jabs
Eye Test Voucher
Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunities to progress in different areas on the business
Leadership training scheme if you would like to progress to leadership

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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Seniority level Mid-Senior level
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Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services
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