Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
Recruiting Heads Ltd
Colchester · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Colchester, Essex
Category
Healthcare and Medical
Occupational Health Advisor (Peripatetic) Colchester & Surrounding Areas Salary: £38,000 £48,000 (DOE) Hours: Full-time (40 hrs) for those with OH experience or 3 days for those moving into OH Are you looking for a supportive, nurse-led environment where quality of care is prioritised over quantity? Our client, a highly regarded and ambitious Occupational Health provider, is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to deliver bespoke OH services across the wider Ipswich region (within 1 hour travel time).
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
This peripatetic role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to build strong client relationships while working within a friendly, collaborative team.
Why Join? Professional Growth: A maximum of 4 cases per day, allowing time to provide thorough, personalised reports.
Development & Support: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, a 3-year personalised development plan, and a dedicated mentor.
Career Progression: Support available for those wishing to undertake formal OH qualifications.
Team Spirit: Work alongside an experienced, supportive nurse-led team who value collaboration and wellbeing.
The Role Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health services at client sites.
Carry out health surveillance, assessments, case management, and health promotion activities.
Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with GDPR/confidentiality requirements.
Travel within a 1-hour radius of Colchester to support a varied client base.
About You NMC Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma) preferred but not essential.
Previous experience in Occupational Health is preferred.
Practice or Community Nursing or Functional Assessor experience considered.
A confident communicator, able to work autonomously and manage your workload effectively. xwzovoh
A professional, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for supporting employee health and wellbeing.
Benefits 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Private health insurance Death in service insurance Employee Assistance Programme Reimbursed mileage for work travel Monthly restorative yoga sessions Annual wellbeing days Festive team celebrations If youre an experienced Occupational Health Advisor who values quality, development, and a supportive team, wed love to hear from you.
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Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
This peripatetic role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to build strong client relationships while working within a friendly, collaborative team.
Why Join? Professional Growth: A maximum of 4 cases per day, allowing time to provide thorough, personalised reports.
Development & Support: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, a 3-year personalised development plan, and a dedicated mentor.
Career Progression: Support available for those wishing to undertake formal OH qualifications.
Team Spirit: Work alongside an experienced, supportive nurse-led team who value collaboration and wellbeing.
The Role Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health services at client sites.
Carry out health surveillance, assessments, case management, and health promotion activities.
Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with GDPR/confidentiality requirements.
Travel within a 1-hour radius of Colchester to support a varied client base.
About You NMC Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma) preferred but not essential.
Previous experience in Occupational Health is preferred.
Practice or Community Nursing or Functional Assessor experience considered.
A confident communicator, able to work autonomously and manage your workload effectively. xwzovoh
A professional, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for supporting employee health and wellbeing.
Benefits 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Private health insurance Death in service insurance Employee Assistance Programme Reimbursed mileage for work travel Monthly restorative yoga sessions Annual wellbeing days Festive team celebrations If youre an experienced Occupational Health Advisor who values quality, development, and a supportive team, wed love to hear from you.