- Undertaking a minimum set number of medicals or testing per day
- Conduct Health Surveillance, which may include spirometry, audiology, skin assessment, hand arm vibration and radiation worker medicals within the specified timings, service level agreement (SLA) requirements and operational requirements.
- Conduct Fitness for Work Medicals which may include vision testing, blood pressure monitoring, ECG, functional assessment within the specified timings, and SLA requirements and operational requirements
- Conduct MyHealth First Assessments and employee wellbeing and health screening including general lifestyle advice within the specified timings, and SLA requirements
- Conduct Drug and Alcohol testing, as a trained collection officer, within the specified timings, and SLA requirements
- Provide advice on mental health issues in the workplace and be aware of onward referral routes for additional assistance. Utilise the mental health indicator tools
- Provide advice on Personal Protective Equipment to support health issues
- Organise health promotion information and liaise with outside organisations as appropriate
- Update and maintain accurate health records
- Maintain medical confidentiality
- Assist the Occupational Health Advisor in monitoring compliance with statutory requirements and collate relevant data, including monthly Key Performance Indicator's, for the audit purposes
- Provide support as required to the Occupational Health Advisor
- The Post Holder will form part of the station / site emergency first aid/response team
- Some roles will require travel to other sites / offices to undertake medicals / wellbeing activities when required
Occupational Health Nurse - Romney Marsh (TN PX), United Kingdom - EDF Energy
Description
Are you naturally skilled at building positive relationships with employees and fostering a supportive environment as an Occupational Health Technician/Nurse? Are you passionate about promoting employee well-being and an occupational health service - enhancing employee's physical and mental health in the workplace? Are you comfortable providing guidance and support to employees regarding occupational health issues, conducting health surveillance, fitness for work medicals, health assessments including drug and alcohol testing as well as offering Mental Health advice? Do you work well autonomously and have good interpersonal skills? Are you willing to support our implementation of occupational health programs that prioritise employee health and safety? And above all, are you ready to help Britain achieve Net Zero?
If so, we would love to hear from you
The opportunity
We're recruiting for an Occupational Health Nurse / Technician to join our team on a permanent basis at Dungeness B. As an Occupational Health Nurse / Technician, you'll offer a focused driven mind-set for all Occupational Health matters liaising with staff as appropriate.
Staff will range from new to legacy EDF employees also including line manager, and HR professionals, where you will provide comprehensive advice and guidance on statutory legislation affecting Occupational Heath for our EDF employees.
Pay, benefits and culture
We can offer a competitive salary ranging from £30,650 - £37,169, and you'll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.
At EDF, everyone's welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We'll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you'll be doing
As our next Occupational Health Technician/ Nurse, you will offer a focused driven mind-set for all Occupational Health matters liaising with staff as appropriate. You will provide comprehensive advice and guidance on statutory legislation affecting Occupational Heath for our EDF employees.
Role and responsibilities also include:
Who you are
To excel as an Occupational Health Technician/ Nurse at EDF, we seek individuals who embody a strong foundation in healthcare. As a minimum requirement, you must hold a NVQ Level 3 in Care (or equivalent).
Occupational Health Technician positions - an OHT qualification is desirable, if you do not hold this you will be required to complete this within the first 12 months of employment.
Occupational Health Nurse positions - you must hold a Registered Nurse qualification.
All roles will require you to demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development.
Your expertise in medical confidentiality, ethics, and accountability will be essential in providing comprehensive and responsible care to our EDF employees.
Applications for this role close on 22nd January 2024.
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.