Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Occupational Health Advisor - Band 7

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Health Advisor to join the existing team on a full time basis. In this role you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to a variety of staff and external clients.

Main duties of the job

The role will work as a multi-disciplinary team to provide a proactive service to all members of staff, covering all areas of the working environment. The service works to national guidelines and benchmarks to maintain the physical and psychological well being of staff.

This role will require you to work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team and maintain effective communication with clients, managers and other professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.

You must be a registered nurse and also hold the OHN diploma or degree. You should have several years post registration experience and be confident in handling complex cases. NHS occupational health experience is a distinct advantage.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-7353637-GO-PB-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (first level)
  • OHN Cert / diploma or degree
  • Continuous professional and management development

Experience

Essential

  • Several years post registration experience in an acute setting.
  • Several years' experience in occupational health nursing.

Desirable

  • NHS experience of occupational health

skills

Essential

  • All OH nursing competencies including, venepuncture, spirometry and audiometry
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (first level)
  • OHN Cert / diploma or degree
  • Continuous professional and management development

Experience

Essential

  • Several years post registration experience in an acute setting.
  • Several years' experience in occupational health nursing.

Desirable

  • NHS experience of occupational health

skills

Essential

  • All OH nursing competencies including, venepuncture, spirometry and audiometry
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Learning and Wellbeing

Charlotte Andrews

charlotte.andrews3@nhs.net

07854399888

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-7353637-GO-PB-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB


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