Job Description

Are you a registered Nurse with substantial experience within a standalone Occupational Health role?

We are supporting a local client with a temporary opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor to join their Newcastle Team. The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate towards providing a pro active Occupational Health Service.

Role: Occupational Health Advisor (RGN)

Location: Newcastle and surrounding Areas

Rate: £22 - £30 ph (dependent upon experience)

Start: 20th April 2026

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive support in relation to Occupational Health matters

• Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy

• Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals

• Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening

• Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt

• Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence

• Supporting with rehabilitation programmes

• Referring case load as required to external health professionals

• Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns

• Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident

• Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment

• Maintaining the Occupational Health facility

• Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times

• Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

• Proven experience within an Occupational Health setting

• Registered General Nurse ( Valid NMC PIN)

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health (advantage)

• Ability to work in a standalone Occupational health position and evidence previous experience of this

• Previous experience managing high levels of sickness and return to work support

• Previous experience managing a caseload of referrals

• Excellent interpersonal skill

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)

• Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder

• Driving License and access to own vehicle

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay rates
• Transport allowance
• Revalidation support
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Employee of the month!