Job Overview: Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health, the UK’s largest provider of occupational health and wellbeing services, is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join their team in Bristol. This is a permanent, home-based role with a requirement for weekly travel to client clinics within the Bristol area. Dating back to 1947, Optima Health supports both public and private sector organizations, focusing on creating high-performing, healthy workplaces through clinical excellence and innovative technology.

Job Summary

Employer: Optima Health
Location: Home-based with weekly travel to client sites in Bristol
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours, Monday–Friday)
Requirements: Must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and previous experience as an OH Advisor.
Sponsorship: Right to live and work in the UK is required.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management: Conduct remote and face-to-face case management, providing expert advice on physical and mental health.
Clinical Screenings: Perform pre-employment and fitness-for-work screenings to ensure employee safety and suitability.
Health Surveillance: Carry out health surveillance activities (experience in HAVS, Audiometry, and Spirometry is highly desirable).
Workplace Assessments: Evaluate workplace environments to provide practical recommendations for adjustments and injury prevention.
Client Liaison: Act as a trusted partner to various organizations, delivering tailored clinical outcomes.

What They Are Looking For

Registration: A Registered General Nurse with an active NMC pin.
Experience: Proven, hands-on experience specifically as an Occupational Health Advisor.
Mobility: A willingness and ability to travel to client sites in Bristol at least once a week.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HAVS, Audio, and Spirometry (Preferred, but training is available via their Clinical Academy).
Soft Skills: A “client-first” approach and a passion for employee wellbeing.

Salary & Benefits

Optima Health offers a robust benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal wellbeing:

Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays (with a “Buy and Sell” scheme).
Professional Support: Clinical Training Academy, paid CPD days, and professional registration fees (NMC) paid for by the company.
Health & Wellness: Health Cash Plan, Flu Vaccination scheme, Eye Test vouchers, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Financial Security: Life Assurance, Pension scheme, and a Save As You Earn (SAYE) scheme.
Culture: Volunteer days, “RAVE” employee awards, and a right to request flexible working from Day 1.

Job Description

Are you an RGN looking to take your expertise out of the hospital and into the heart of British industry? Optima Health is looking for an Occupational Health Advisor who can balance the flexibility of working from home with the impact of in-person clinical support. In this role, you won’t just be checking boxes; you’ll be a vital consultant for businesses across Bristol, helping them navigate the complexities of employee health.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys variety. One day you might be conducting remote case management for a corporate client; the next, you’ll be on-site at a Bristol clinic performing audiometry tests or advising on mental health support. With the backing of Optima’s Clinical Training Academy, you’ll have the resources to keep your skills sharp and even move toward leadership. If you have the NMC registration and the drive to improve workplace health, join the UK’s leading OH provider this year.

Expert Guide: Finalizing Your 2026 UK Healthcare & Education Analysis

This Occupational Health role is the 52nd entry in your dataset, adding a crucial “Corporate Health” dimension to your 2026 Bristol and London research. To conclude your project, consider these four final perspectives:

The “Bristol Professional” Salary View: Compare this OH Advisor (£45k) against the Bristol Comms Manager (£45k) and the Hays Supply Teacher (Daily Rate).
Home-Based vs. Campus-Based: An analysis of the “Hybrid Maturity” in 2026, comparing Optima’s Home-based model with the NYU London and City St George’s on-site requirements.
Clinical Specialism Demand: A summary of how specialized nursing skills (OH, Community Nursing, Physician Associate) are commanding higher salaries in the 2026 private sector.
Benefits Parity: A look at how “NMC Fees Paid” and “Paid CPD” (Optima/City St George’s) have become standard competitive offerings for healthcare professionals.

Optima Health: The Technology-Enabled Wellbeing Partner

Optima Health is the UK’s market leader in technology-enabled occupational health and wellbeing services. As of 2026, it is a standalone public company listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: OPT), having successfully demerged from Marlowe plc in 2024. In Bristol, Optima Health operates as a critical clinical partner for major infrastructure, financial, and public sector employers, delivering data-driven health interventions that reduce workplace absence and boost performance.

The culture at Optima Health is defined by clinical rigor and digital innovation. It is an “outcome-focused” environment where over 800 clinicians—including occupational physicians, nurses, and physiotherapists—work alongside proprietary technology platforms to provide real-time health insights. The company’s recent acquisitions (including BHSF and Cognate Health) have expanded its footprint into the Republic of Ireland, making it a key provider for multinational firms operating across the UK and Ireland.

Key Company Highlights (2026)

Feature	Details
Market Status	Listed on LSE (AIM); Market cap ~£162m
National Reach	Over 48 core hubs and 30 mobile clinic solutions
Workforce	~1,500+ employees, including over 800 clinicians
Clinical Depth	20+ years expertise in Mental Health and MSK services
Growth	Recent acquisition of Care first (EAP services) in 2025
Sector Focus	Energy, Transport, NHS, and Blue Light organisations

Bristol Presence & Locations

Optima Health maintains a strong presence in the South West, utilizing both fixed clinical sites and mobile units to reach remote workforces (such as rail and construction teams).

Castlemead (Lower Castle Street): A key clinical venue in central Bristol. This site is frequently used for high-stakes occupational health assessments, including safety-critical medicals for transport unions and professional drivers.
Mobile Clinic Fleet: Optima’s Bristol operations are supported by a regional mobile fleet that delivers on-site health surveillance (e.g., hearing tests, lung function) directly to factories and depots in areas like Avonmouth and Filton.
Remote Support: A significant portion of Bristol’s service delivery is now digital, utilizing the “Optimise” platform for virtual consultations and AI-driven mental health triage.

Core Service Offerings

Optima Health’s 2026 service model is divided into specialized “Outcome Streams”:

Performance & Attendance: Proactive case management to help employees return to work safely after illness or injury.
Risk & Compliance: Statutory health surveillance (noise, dust, vibration) and safety-critical medicals (PTS, Offshore, Driver).
Mental Health & EAP: Following the acquisition of Care first, Optima provides 24/7 counseling, CBT, and critical incident support.
Musculoskeletal (MSK): On-site and remote physiotherapy designed to reduce the “biggest cause of workplace absence.”
Strategy & Advisory: Board-level consultancy using health analytics to measure the ROI of wellbeing programs.

The “Digital First” Strategy

In 2026, Optima Health’s differentiator is its Proprietary Technology Stack:

My Optima App: A patient-facing portal for booking medicals, accessing exercise prescriptions, and mental health resources.
Digital Triage Tools: Clinically validated tools that provide immediate MSK and mental health guidance, reducing the time to treatment by up to 40%.
Case Management Portal: Allows HR managers to track employee referrals and fitness-for-work certificates in real-time with full GDPR compliance.

To apply for this job please visit careers.optimahealth.co.uk.