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Senior Occupational Health Adviser

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustBasildon£49,387 - £49,387Closes 28/09/2026

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Band
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
14/09/2026
Closes
28/09/2026

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Role summary

This role is for an experienced Senior Occupational Health Adviser to deliver occupational health and wellbeing services across three Acute Hospitals within the MSE Trust and external organisations. The successful candidate will contribute to service development, engage with stakeholders, and provide specialist advice on occupational health matters. Applicants should be Registered Nurses with an OH Diploma or equivalent degree and prior experience as a Senior Occupational Health Adviser.

Essential criteria

  • RGN level 1, Specialist OH qualification Part 3
  • Extensive experience managing High level complex cases
  • Project management
  • Able to organise and lead meetings when required

Desirable criteria

  • Previously worked in an NHS setting
  • Qualification in project management
  • Specialist Practitioner Course in OH
  • Management of staff
  • RGN level 1, Specialist OH qualification Part 3
  • Extensive experience managing High level complex cases
  • Project management
  • Able to organise and lead meetings when required
  • Previously worked in an NHS setting
  • Qualification in project management
  • Specialist Practitioner Course in OH
  • Management of staff

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Band 7 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.

This advert: £49,387 – £49,387 — matches the national scale.

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Occupational Health Adviser

The closing date is 28 September 2026

Job summary

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

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