Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Health
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-COR-BA-5946
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MSE NHS Trust
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Health Adviser
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
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 OH 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 and compliance.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Experience
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Specialist Practitioner Course in OH
Desirable criteria
- Management of staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joana Piesare
- Job title
- Associate Director - Occupational Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004430150
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