Occupational Health Advisor - Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom - First Military Recruitment Ltd

Description

Ref:
KB39


Location:
Plymouth, GB


Salary:
£42,000 - £46,000

Company Benefits:

Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
Life assurance
Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Full access to discounts on Perkbox
Access to Vitality Health

Company Overview:

First Military Recruitment are supporting an industry leading Occupational Health organisation where emergency healthcare is their passion, aiming to bring and unwavering dedication to support the public.

As an industry leader committed to excellence, this organisation is looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to elevate the patient care to new heights.

You will provide comprehensive advisory services, facilitate health initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Your duties as a

Occupational Health Advisor:


Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Occupational Health Service.
Carrying out Health Surveillance, Audiometry, Spirometry and Fitness for work assessments
Providing health education and promotion to the client.
Undertaking case management over the phone/in person, producing high standard and quality management advice reports
Providing clinical supervision and supporting other team members where less experienced
Empowering Occupational Health Nurse advisors to undertake a wider range of clinical activities by ensuring appropriate training, updating and monitoring of relevant training programmes
Supporting the OH manager to advise, monitor and assess the clinical practice of the OH team.
Responding to client/manager's requests for support/information on the working environment.
Maintaining appropriate records in line with departmental protocols on record keeping
Taking a senior role in the development and provision of a high profile and pro-active Occupational Health Service
Maintaining valid and up to date registration with the NMC and comply with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues and clinical supervision

Promoting equality of opportunity and providing an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.

Undertaking defined projects as agreed with the head of Occupational health to support the delivery of high quality clinically effective care
Assisting in the design and implementation of Health Promotion initiatives in partnership with the wider OH team
Developing good working relationships and maintaining effective communications with client's managers and other professionals and external contracts
Providing Occupational Health employees with appropriate regular appraisals, ensuring training and development needs are identified and met

The skillset required as an

Occupational Health Advisor:
Qualified or Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN, a diploma or degree in Occupational Health is preferable
Experience in a commercial occupational health setting, particularly with exposure to case management and health surveillance
Excellent knowledge of occupational health and employment legislation
Approachable with good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Approachable, polite and friendly to build and maintain strong working relationships and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment