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Unestablished Senior Occupational Health Adviser

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Salary: £42,254 – £56,535 per year

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Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling role in a supportive and inclusive working environment?

The University of Cambridge is inviting applications for the position of Senior Occupational Health Adviser to join our busy, friendly team at the Occupational Health Service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the adult branch, who holds a post registration qualification in Occupational Health at Certificate, Diploma or Degree level.

The successful applicant will enable efficient and effective service delivery through undertaking clinical activities, such as managing health screening and surveillance programmes, and providing health advice to service users; management of junior clinical staff; and contributing to the review, development and implementation of the Service's strategies for prevention of ill health and promotion of wellbeing of service users.

You should have excellent organisational and communication skills, including being proficient in use of Microsoft office programmes and databases. You will be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You should also have a comprehensive working knowledge of Occupational Health Law and Health, Safety and Employment Law; experience of management of caseloads, health surveillance and health screening programmes; and be able to work in a culturally sensitive way, using your own initiative while knowing when to consult with senior colleagues.

The role is full time (37 hours per week), working over five days Monday ¿ Friday. Due to the nature of this role, the post holder is required to work on-site for their full contracted hours.

Please see the further information link below for a full job description, person specification and more information relating to this post.

Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list). This appointment also requires NMC Registration.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: OccHealth@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference AS50931 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job details

Title
Unestablished Senior Occupational Health Adviser
Employer
University of Cambridge
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Published
Sep 15, 2026
Closes:
Oct 7, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
Salary

Salary: £42,254 – £56,535 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need to apply for this Senior Occupational Health Adviser role?

You must be a Registered General Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration in the adult branch, and hold a post-registration qualification in Occupational Health at Certificate, Diploma, or Degree level. The University of Cambridge also looks for experience managing health surveillance programmes and a working knowledge of Occupational Health Law. See more administration jobs in higher education if you are exploring similar roles.

❓What does 'Unestablished' mean in this job title?

At the University of Cambridge, an unestablished post is typically a role funded by external income or on a fixed-term basis rather than a permanent established position. It may affect benefits and contract terms, so review the Further Particulars linked in the job advert for full details. You can also compare university jobs to understand appointment types.

📝How do I apply and what reference number should I use?

Click the Apply button in the vacancy advert to register with the University of Cambridge recruitment system and complete the online application. You must quote reference AS50931 in your application and any correspondence. Your application should clearly show how you meet the person specification with relevant examples. For application tips, visit free resume template or higher education admin roles.

📋Will I need a DBS check and NMC registration for this post?

Yes. The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with the adults' barred list. You must also hold NMC registration. These are essential pre-employment requirements for this Occupational Health role at Cambridge. If you are considering similar positions, browse administration jobs in the sector.

💼What are the working hours and location for this role?

This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week, worked over five days Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the post holder is required to work on-site for their full contracted hours at the University of Cambridge. For more information on working in higher education, see university jobs.

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