Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
RGN level 1, Specialist OH qualification Part 3
- Experience
Extensive experience managing High level complex cases
- Experience
Project management
- Experience
Able to organise and lead meetings when required
- Qualifications
Specialist Practitioner Course in OH
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previously worked in an NHS setting
- Experience
Qualification in project management
- Qualifications
Management of staff
Job overview
We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Occupational Health Adviser to provide an effective occupational health and wellbeing service to the three Acute Hospitals within the MSE Trust and external organisations, as contracted.
If successful you will actively participate and contribute to the development of a high quality Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service for all staff in the Trust and external organisations.
You will also proactively engage with all stakeholders in order to influence the health and well-being of the organisation and its employees and offer specialist advice on matters relation to occupational health and wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or hold Professional Registration, have a OH Diploma or equivalent degree and have experience as a Senior Occupational Health Adviser either in the private sector.
So, if this sounds like the right role for you - please apply today!
Main duties of the job
The Senior Occupational Health Advisor is a senior-level position requiring advanced clinical expertise and managerial responsibilities.
The role involves leading day-to-day operational delivery of Occupational Health services, providing specialist advice, and ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This role will also in addition be remunerated with Fringe Allowance (5%) + Recruitment & Retention Premia £5,000 per annum
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Occupational Health Adviser with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Advisor role. The advertised salary is £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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