Occupational Health Advisor - Hindlip, United Kingdom - Service Care Solutions - Criminal Justice

Service Care Solutions - Criminal Justice
Service Care Solutions - Criminal Justice
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Hindlip, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Occupational Health Advisor to work for a police force in Hindlip Worcester on a permanent basis.

Please see below for more information.


Role:
Occupational Health Nurse Advisor


Salary:
£38,067 - £43,.200


Contract:
Permanent


Job purpose:


To provide Occupational Health services and advice to West Mercia Police on health, attendance and disability issues and ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to Occupational Health.

Main Responsibilities

  • To provide advice and guidance to line managers and HR colleagues in the management of complex cases, including representing Occupational Health at local and force attendance management meetings.
  • To implement and operate effective health screening procedures within statutory and organisational guidelines and policies including health assessments and surveillance programmes.
  • To identify and appraise the Occupational Health Manager of developing poor health trends and to promote health at work through the delivery of health campaigns.
  • To conduct assessments of medical and disability issues at preemployment stages, and support managers in addressing the associated outcomes (e.g. advice on reasonable adjustments).
  • To conduct risk assessments via accurate examination of risks involved and appropriate implementation of risk control measures.
  • To conduct occupational health assessments, discuss options for assistance and instigate appropriate course of action in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
  • To recognise symptoms of workplace injury and ill health, and seek to identify their causes. Occupational Health Advisor Aug 2021
  • To manage a portfolio of Occupational Health cases in accordance with force policy and procedure including health assessments, reports to line managers, maintenance of case files and referral to other health professionals as required.
  • To assess the welfare needs of individuals and refer to counselling support or advice in accordance with recognised professional codes of practice.
  • To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.
Person Specification


Knowledge:

  • Registered General Nurse.
  • Diploma in Occupational Health.
  • Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, including the Equality Act, Medical Reports Act, Data Protection Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • Experience:
  • Significant post qualification experience in a clinical setting.
  • Experience of providing Occupational Health services within a complex organisation with multiple sites and specialist requirements 3.

Key Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to research and prepare management reports.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence senior leaders, resolve conflict and deal with sensitive issues.
  • Ability to research and prepare medical management reports.
  • Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office.
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