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Occupational Health Advisor

Dovetail & Slate

County DurhamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£21,000 to £22,000

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

29 days left

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor

Location: North East

Hours: Part-time (18.5 hours)

Contract Type: Permanent

A leading further and higher education institution is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to deliver a high-quality, professional, and consistent on-site occupational health service.

Case Management: Lead a varied caseload of occupational health referrals, providing clear, actionable guidance on workplace adjustments and health recommendations.

Advisory Support: Deliver confidential, professional advice to both management and staff in line with industry best practice.

Assessments & Surveillance: Conduct pre-employment health assessments, manage sickness absence reviews, and oversee health surveillance programmes.

Health Promotion: Actively promote and support the physical and mental well-being of all employees across the organisation.

Safety & Compliance: Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure full alignment with occupational health and safety requirements.

Registered Nurse with a specialist qualification or proven track record in Occupational Health.

Demonstrable experience handling sickness absence, pre-employment screenings, and health surveillance.

In-depth knowledge of occupational health legislation and best practice guidance.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice on complex health matters confidentially.

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

16 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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