Occupational Health Advisor

Abbott

. Deliver a full range of Occupational Health duties, including case management, medicals, health surveillance and wellbeing services .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeCroydon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Occupational Health, including case management, health surveillance, and fitness-to-work assessments. Proficient in providing guidance on workplace health issues and maintaining compliance with NMC standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In Occupational HealthPart 3 NMC RegistrationHealth Surveillance Including AudiometryCase Management AssessmentsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Health SurveillanceCase ManagementMedicalsRisk AssessmentSickness Absence ManagementDrug And Alcohol TestingReport WritingHealth-Related Risk AssessmentsSpirometrySkin Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDiplomacyEmpathyInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

NMC RegistrationQualification In Hand Arm Vibration

Industry Keywords

Occupational HealthHealth SurveillanceWorkplace EnvironmentSafety-Critical PostsNMC Code Of Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver a full range of Occupational Health duties, including case management, medicals, health surveillance and wellbeing services
Work in AHCC Medical Centres in Croydon and Enfield four out of five days per week, with some home working as required
Work at medical centres and customer sites to provide support, advice and guidance to managers and employees
Advise on sickness absence, workplace environment, risk assessment, stress management and return to work
Conduct health surveillance and fitness-to-work assessments for safety-critical posts
Advise managers and HR regarding employees unable to undertake normal duties
Support managers and supervisors with health-related risk assessments
Maintain current knowledge of legislation and best practice in Occupational Health
Support service utilization growth in the area, including occasional evening clinics when client demand requires
Own, update and communicate clinical manuals
Participate in network learning opportunities and apply clinical improvements
Complete performance-related clinical goals and share relevant clinical innovations
Build a regional community of practice and support best-practice sharing and problem-solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and be on Part 3 of NMC Register, or be working towards this with evidence of continual professional development
Good written and oral communication skills
Qualification in Hand Arm Vibration is desirable
Experience collecting samples for drug and alcohol testing using chain of custody protocols is desirable
Ability to produce clear and concise reports to managers
Ability to carry out medicals and health surveillance including audiometry, spirometry, skin assessment, HAVS and safety critical medicals
Ability to conduct case management assessments and produce clear, succinct reports
Ability to work effectively with HR, health and safety professionals and occupational health partners
Ability to prioritize workload and use experience and initiative to refer complex cases appropriately
Ability to travel between sites
Competence using computers, including Microsoft and Excel software
Ability to identify key health issues and provide solutions in line with good practice
Adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct
Reflective learning and profile-building consistent with NMC revalidation expectations
Excellent communication skills with diplomacy and empathy
Ability to work independently within a collaborative environment
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and support a diverse customer base
Full Driving Licence and ability to travel to sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to undertake part of the role from home, as required
Mentoring and network learning opportunities
Clinical professional development and reflective learning opportunities
Participation in peer review and clinical governance activities
Performance-related clinical goals and opportunities to present clinical innovations
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity