Senior Occupational Health Adviser
At a glance
- 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
Useful to know
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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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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