Occupational Health Contract Jobs in Aberdeen
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Lead Dietitian - Public Health
Posted 1 day ago by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
The Public Health Dietetic Team Lead (Band 7) position at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a fixed-term role u...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Caernarfon, Wales, United Kingdom
Senior Health Care Support Worker (General Practice) - INTERNAL
Posted 1 day ago by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
The Senior Health Care Support Worker role at Hillcrest Medical Centre in Wrexham involves assisting GPs and the Practic...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by British Steel
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist role at British Steel involves providing expert guidance on Health & Safet...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Ashby Puerorum, England, United Kingdom
Health Care Assistant
Posted 1 day ago by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
An opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join the Community Hospital Team as a Health Care Assistant for a fi...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom
Health and Safety Manager Construction
Posted 3 days ago by JAVA RECRUITMENT LIMITED
The role of Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager involves overseeing site safety and environmental...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Dunstable, Bedfordshire, UK
BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) - Manchester - 3 months+
Posted 3 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The role of BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) in Manchester involves providing hands-on administration and...
- Rate £481 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, UK
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Posted 4 days ago by JAVA RECRUITMENT LIMITED
The role of Construction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager involves overseeing site safety and environmental...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Contract role: InterSystems Health Connect integration engineer at USA (Remote)...
Posted 4 days ago by Yochana IT Solutions
The role of an InterSystems Health Connect integration engineer involves designing, implementing, and supporting healthc...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Occupational Health Contract Roles in Aberdeen
What does a occupational health contractor do?
As a contract Occupational Health, you are hired to deliver workplace health assessments, fitness-for-work evaluations, health surveillance programmes, and strategic occupational health advice to employers. Contract engagements cover pre-employment health screening, management referrals for sickness absence, Display Screen Equipment assessments, workplace health promotion, and compliance with statutory health surveillance requirements under COSHH and other regulations. Occupational Health contractors work within in-house OH teams at large employers, for occupational health service providers, and as independent practitioners supporting multiple organisations.
Occupational Health contractor roles require registered nurse or physician qualifications with specialist occupational health training. OH nurses typically hold an occupational health nursing degree or diploma and NMC registration with a specialist community public health nursing qualification. OH physicians hold a Faculty of Occupational Medicine diploma or fellowship. Practical experience conducting fitness-for-work assessments, health surveillance programmes, and advising managers on complex absence cases is essential. Familiarity with occupational health case management systems such as Cohort, Meddbase, or Cority is commonly expected.
What is the market like for occupational health contractors?
The Occupational Health contract market is a specialist market with steady demand driven by employer obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the growing focus on employee wellbeing. The NHS, defence, manufacturing, and construction sectors are the most consistent sources of demand. Post-pandemic, the scope of occupational health has broadened, with employers investing more in mental health support, musculoskeletal assessment, and health promotion programmes. The pipeline of qualified OH practitioners is relatively constrained, supporting firm rates for experienced contractors.
What is the contracting market like in Aberdeen?
No other UK city is as thoroughly defined by a single sector as Aberdeen is by oil, gas, and energy. Major operators, service companies, and engineering contractors serving the North Sea sustain concentrated hiring for petroleum, mechanical, electrical, subsea, process, and commissioning engineers, alongside HSE, project controls, and commercial management. The energy transition is reshaping part of this picture, with offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects drawing on the same talent pool and contracting infrastructure that supports conventional energy work. Outside energy, contracting activity is relatively thin compared to Edinburgh or Glasgow. Energy sector rates in Aberdeen carry a premium that can match or exceed London, reflecting the specialist nature of the work and the harsh environment allowances common in offshore and remote site engagements.
How much do occupational health contractors usually earn in Aberdeen?
Contract rates for occupational health roles in Aberdeen typically range from £315 to £585 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many occupational health vacancies in Aberdeen are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 80 occupational health contract roles across the site, with Aberdeen contributing to the market. Data reviewed up to June 2026.