Visiting occupational health adviser

Small and medium-sized employers, manufacturers, logistics firms, care providers and HR teams without their own in-house occupational health.

Fixed fee or day rate for on-site clinics, plus a price per assessment or report. Ongoing contracts with a few regular employers give steadier work.

• Recognised occupational health or nursing qualification
• Clear, practical report writing
• Confidential and tactful with staff and managers

• Professional registration and indemnity insurance suited to your role, check with your regulator or professional body
• Whether your services need registration with the Care Quality Commission, or the equivalent body in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Health information is sensitive personal data, check your UK GDPR duties and whether you need to pay the ICO data protection fee
• Testing equipment such as audiometers and spirometers needs regular calibration and proper training
• Keep within your competence and refer to a GP or specialist when needed

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the testing equipment you need, your insurance and your record-keeping set-up. These are estimates, and equipment such as audiometers and spirometers needs regular calibration.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on how many employers you work for and the services you offer. Estimates suggest at least 10 hours a week. Revenue is before costs and tax.

Check professional registration and indemnity insurance with your regulator or professional body, and whether your services need Care Quality Commission registration or the equivalent elsewhere in the UK. Also check UK GDPR duties and the ICO data protection fee, as health information is sensitive.