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Senior Occupational Health Advisor

Deputy Manager / Senior Occupational Health Adviser

Salary: £55,944–£59,664
Location: Carmarthen

We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Health Adviser to provide clinical leadership, operational support and line management within a busy Occupational Health service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse looking to develop their leadership skills while continuing to deliver a high-quality clinical service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and line management to Occupational Health Advisers and Screening Nurses.
• Deputise for the Occupational Health Manager when required, ensuring continuity of service.
• Manage a clinical caseload, undertaking complex occupational health assessments and fitness-for-work consultations.
• Produce high-quality management reports, rehabilitation plans and recommendations for workplace adjustments.
• Oversee referral triage and support effective case management across the team.
• Develop and review Occupational Health policies, procedures and clinical standards.
• Monitor clinical quality through audit and governance activities.
• Deliver health promotion initiatives, vaccination programmes and health surveillance services.
• Support staff development through supervision, appraisal, mentoring and continuing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with managers, HR and other stakeholders to promote employee health, wellbeing and attendance.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC Parts 1 and 3).
• Specialist qualification in Occupational Health.
• Significant post-registration Occupational Health experience.
• Experience managing complex sickness absence cases and producing management reports.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health legislation, including the Equality Act, Health and Safety legislation and GDPR.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

This role would suit an experienced Occupational Health professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality clinical services, leading teams, supporting employee wellbeing and driving continuous service improvement.

 

To apply please email your CV to jade@greyssr.co.uk or call Jade on 01908 382 502

*Greys is a leading Specialist Occupational Health Recruitment Company who works with many leading organisations within the UK. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager or Occupational Health Physician looking for Permanent, Contract, Ad-Hoc or Sessional work please contact us.

Occupational Health Technician

Location: Carmarthen | Salary: £55944 - £59664 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 07/08/2026