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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Senior Occupational Health Adviser

The closing date is 28 September 2026

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Job summary

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 Occupational Health 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.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BA-5862

Job locations

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

• 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

• Previously worked in an NHS setting
• Qualification in project management

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Practitioner Course in OH

Desirable

• Management of staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 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

• Previously worked in an NHS setting
• Qualification in project management

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Practitioner Course in OH

Desirable

• Management of staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director - Occupational Health

Joana Piesare

[email protected]

03004430150

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BA-5862

Job locations

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

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