Description

As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will be working as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a large clinical team, managing your own work and supporting the efficient running of the department.

You will be expected to undertake a full remit of Occupational Health activities including sickness absence management and vocational rehabilitation, workstation assessments, health surveillance and pre-placement assessments.

What you’ll do

• To provide On-site Occupational Health Advisor role on a day-to-day basis, working with the full team to ensure efficient running of the department.
• To follow Occupational Health policies, standards, procedures and guidelines so that service delivery and practice ensures the provision of an effective service.
• To be an independent nurse and continue professional development in line with NMC validation.
• To initially assess and manage medical referrals to facilitate the corporate attendance management procedures.
• To ensure you have good knowledge of the workplace and its hazards, as well as a good knowledge of the worker and his/her state of health, and can fulfil the requirements of both.
• To advise on the fitness of an employee to do their job.
• To identify and help prevent illness caused by work.
•  To demonstrate confidence in consulting with HR, employees and their representative organisations regarding health, safety and wellbeing issues.
• To maintain appropriate risk-based employee health screening, vaccination, and health surveillance programmes as appropriate to the service user.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced Nurse or Occupational Health Advisor to join our multidisciplinary team!

Please note that you must have 24 months or more experience as a fully qualified Occupational Health Advisor or Nurse and to of held your NMC registration for at least 12 months.

You will also need to:

• Current Validated registration through the NMC
• 24 months or above in an Occupational Health Nursing/Advisor role
• Occupational Health qualification
• A successful track record of giving Occupational Health advice, guidance and support to Managers and employees including complex cases.
• Experience in undertaking safety critical medicals
• Experience in all health surveillance and fitness for work
• Immunisations

Benefits & perks

• Continuous training and development with support given by our expert team
• Appraisal programmes for all which aids your progression and salary increments
• Pension that allows you to choose how much you put away for your retirement
• Employee referral programme – £250 for every employee you refer
• Free parking
• Amazing social events, festivals and parties, team nights in or out
• Flexible approach to home working where your role allows
• Relaxed working environment with a ‘dress to perform at your best’ policy
• Match funding for your charitable activities
• Employee Assistance programme – legal advice, counselling and much more
• Discounts on retail, entertainment, eating out, purchases
• Wellbeing activities covering mental, financial & physical health, inclusivity, environmental, personal growth, fun and recognition
• Reward & Recognition – e-vouchers linked to our values
• Holidays that rise with length of service