Location
Wandsworth, London (Hybrid working: Office attendance 3 days per week initially, reducing to 2 days per week, dependent on office needs and level of support)

Hours
Full time - 36 hours per week over 5 days

Salary
Up to £54,360 per annum dependent on experience

About the Role
Join our Occupational Health team as a Senior Occupational Health Practitioner where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, responsive and proactive occupational health and wellbeing services across the Joint Council and schools in the Borough of Wandsworth. In this senior role, you will support the Occupational Health Manager and provide trusted professional advice that helps employees remain well, safe and effective at work. You will use your occupational health expertise to understand individual needs, recommend practical workplace adjustments where appropriate, and contribute to positive outcomes for employees, managers and services.

You will manage a varied occupational health casework portfolio, with a significant focus on complex case management. This will include advising on health at work, work-related support, reasonable adjustments, rehabilitation and return-to-work planning across a broad range of physical and mental health needs.

Working collaboratively with managers, HR colleagues, schools and employees, you will provide clear, balanced and practical advice that supports wellbeing while helping services make informed decisions. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the wider Occupational Health offer, including proactive health and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen the support available to our workforce.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees, such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Experience
Extensive post-qualification experience in all Occupational Health practices including case work related to sickness absence, disability and advising on reasonable adjustments.
Experience in managing complex occupational health casework and providing practical workplace advice.
Effective oral and written communication skills for dealing with difficult customers and writing reports.
Ability to work and communicate effectively within a small team, including supervising administrative support staff.

About you
Experienced Occupational Health professional committed to delivering high-quality, responsive services.
Collaborative and supportive team player who can provide trusted professional advice.
Motivated to contribute to positive outcomes for employees, managers and services.

Qualifications
Registered General Nurse with Occupational Health Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
Part 3 on NMC Register.
Knowledge of the principles governing occupational health and health and safety at work.