Occupational Health Contract Manager

Job Title: Occupational Health Manager

Location: Onsite, Newcastle-upon-Tyne -NE1 7

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

Role Summary

The Occupational Health Manager will take responsibility for the clinical coordination and operational delivery of a specific client contract, ensuring the provision of a safe, efficient, and high-quality occupational health service.

Although this is a managerial role, it does not include direct line management responsibilities. The post holder will lead on the management of the contract rather than people, providing clinical oversight, coordination, and support to ensure the service meets contractual and clinical governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Contract Operations Manager (COM) and Clinical Services Manager (CSM) with all clinical aspects of the contract, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing agreed changes in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Provide expert occupational health advice to the client, attending meetings with business partners, Health & Safety, and Wellbeing teams. Lead on policy reviews and ensure all clinical documentation undergoes an annual review.
• Oversee the day-to-day clinical coordination of the service, ensuring safe and effective delivery, and highlight areas for development to meet contractual needs.
• Support and mentor less experienced Occupational Health Advisors, contributing to their clinical learning and professional development (without formal line management duties).
• Ensure all clinical guidance, protocols, and documentation are current, evidence-based, and compliant with professional standards.
• Assist with complaint investigations, conduct clinical scrutiny of cases, and provide clinical input for complex case management and PAM referrals.
• Undertake pre-placement assessments, including identifying immunisation requirements based on role-specific risk.
• Deliver immunisations and participate in clinical audits to maintain quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Produce monthly reports to support performance monitoring, compliance, and contract review meetings.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with experience in Occupational Health, as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• An Occupational Health Nursing qualification is desirable but not essential
• Proven track record of managing OH Contracts
• Experienced in Occupational Health clinical delivery as OHA or similar
• Current NMC Registration
• Case management experience as an Occupational Health Advisor

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Professional Registration fees paid
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Annual flu jabs
• Eye Test Voucher
• Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in different areas on the business
• Leadership training scheme if you would like to progress to leadership

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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