Band 6 - Occupational Health Adviser, Occupational Health

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 6 - Occupational Health Adviser, Occupational Health The closing date is 22 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you a passionate Occupational Health professional looking to make a real difference in a dynamic acute Trust? As Trust of the Year 2025, we're entering an exciting new chapter, expanding our services and investing in modern technology to shape the future of healthcare. This is a fantastic time to join our forward-thinking team and help shape a high-quality, modern Occupational Health service. Please note this is for 15hrs a week Main duties of the job As a Band 6 Occupational Health Adviser, you'll play a key role in delivering a comprehensive, evidence-based service that promotes the health, wellbeing and safety of our workforce. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:Manage your own caseload of management referrals, providing expert advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation and reasonable workplace adjustments. Deliver occupational health screening, immunisations, and health surveillance programmes. Assess and manage workplace risks, including infection control issues and exposure incidents. Provide professional advice to managers and staff, supporting attendance management and wellbeing. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and new ways of working as our service expands. You'll work both autonomously and collaboratively, building strong relationships across HR, Health & Safety, Infection Control and clinical teams. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Details Date posted 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £41,957 to £50,387 a year pro rata inc. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-E-11506-C Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB United Kin