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Are you a Registered General Nurse with a qualification in Occupational Health (Degree or Diploma)?

Are you seeking part-time hours with flexibility and a strong work-life balance?

Do you want to work in a role that truly makes a difference—supporting employee wellbeing through expert case management and proactive health promotion?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Health Adviser to join our high-performing nurse-led team.

This part-time role offers a varied and rewarding workload, supporting both North Yorkshire Council and our external partners.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will:

• Deliver clinical advice on employment-related health matters, including fitness to work, rehabilitation, and suitability for roles.
• Lead and support health promotion initiatives that enhance workforce wellbeing.
• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to ensure occupational health advice is practical, effective, and aligned with organisational goals.
• You’ll be part of a team that values quality over quantity—our OHAs typically manage no more than 5 cases per day, allowing time for thoughtful, impactful work.

What We’re Looking For

 We’re looking for someone who is:

• A Registered General Nurse with a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health.
• Experienced in case management and confident in clinical decision-making.
• A strong communicator with a customer-focused, solution-oriented approach.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how occupational health contributes to organisational success.

Working Pattern & Location

 We have the opportunity to offer either a 2 day to 4 day working week (15 hours to 30 hours respectively). 

You will generally work from home 1 day a week, with either 1 or 2 office days working from County Hall, Northallerton.

There will be on-site working required for the initial 2-week induction period and periodically for face-to-face meetings and clinical supervision

Please highlight in your application if you have a preference between a 2, 3 or 4 day working week.

Why Work for Us?

Flexible hybrid working is highly supported to allow employees to maximise on work life balance.

Our leave entitlement starts at 28 days (pro rata) plus all bank holidays, and you will have the opportunity to participate in our flexi-time scheme.  You'll also benefit from a generous local government pension scheme.

We also have a substantial Health and Wellbeing Service available to all employees with access to a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme.

 Our Everybody Benefits platform gives you access to: many

• Money-saving offers and discounts at local and national retailers,
• Discounts and savings available include supermarkets, high street and online stores, electronics, travel, dining out, gifts, health and beauty.
• Access local gym memberships at a discount, across the county.

Plus, lots more! See our Total Rewards Brochure for full details.

About Us

 North Yorkshire Council’s Occupational Health Service is a trusted provider of health and wellbeing support across the region. We deliver services to internal departments, schools, academies, and external partners—offering our team a diverse and stimulating workload. We are a small, specialist team known for our high standards, collaborative culture, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a fulfilling part-time role where your expertise will be valued and your impact felt, we encourage you to apply today.  For any queries please contact Anna Rea via email on Anna.Rea@northyorks.gov.uk or Geoff Hall via Geoff.Hall@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Job Description

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 pro rata, per annum

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Human Resources & Recruitment

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Occupational Therapist

Job Role: Advisor