Occupational Health Advisor

The role holder will act as lead clinician for the site, undertaking primarily case management and providing Occupational Health support and guidance to site to assist in managing absence. As a function, we operate a centralised service complemented by onsite clinical presence and as such, you will have the ongoing support of the wider team including an OHN and a physio onsite, and the full OH team of senior clinical leads, physiotherapists and our administrator. We are a friendly and welcoming inhouse team who provide a high quality service based on SEQOHS standards. This is a real opportunity to help to shape the OH service at the Carlisle site and to become the face of OH to this location. As this role is inhouse, daily life can varied and based on site need. The role holder will report directly to the Clinical Performance and Development Manager and will work closely with the wider Occupational Health Team, HR colleagues, the Compliance Team /Health & Safety team, site leadership and line managers to lead a comprehensive occupational health service across the Carlisle site. This includes compliance to Health & Safety legislation and business agreed service level agreements (SLAs) for all occupational health service delivery.

Responsibilities

Act as lead clinician for the site, undertaking primarily case management and providing Occupational Health support and guidance to site to assist in managing absence; Provide a comprehensive case management provision for the Carlisle site and as required across the UK & I region (remotely); Proactively support the wider Occupational Health agenda such as policy driven rehabilitation and return to work programs; Ensure excellent communication strategies are employed to deliver appropriate & timely reporting to managers and all relevant functions/key partners; Maintain occupational health records via the OHS software system; Attend site meetings as required, supporting the Carlisle site to achieve their overall business objectives; Ensure compliance with OH Service standards, policies, and procedures; Key contributor to the development and delivery of the UK&I occupational health agenda to drive activation; Actively contribute to the continual development of the OH service provision; Cover health surveillance activities – primarily audiometry, spirometry, skin assessments in the event of OHN’s leave; Conduct fitness for work medicals – primarily Working at Height and Forklift Truck driving; Conduct drug testing for new starters in line with company policy; Undertake pre-placement health assessments for all new starters

Requirements

A qualified nurse with an additional qualification in Occupational Health and able to practice in the UK. Those with strong experience but no formal qualification will also be considered.; At least 3 years’ experience in OH; Team player with strong desire for success; Excellent organisational skills and ability to use own initiative; Must be honest & discrete with a flexible approach and work style; Excellent Verbal & Non-Verbal communication skills; PC literate – Microsoft office 365 and aligned IT systems; Strong case management experience ideally in a manufacturing environment; Health surveillance/screening experience; Clear knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation; Fully conversant with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant guidance and data protection legislation

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – annual bonus scheme; Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan; Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade); Enhanced parental leave and supportive phased return-to-work program; Stakeholder Pension Scheme; Life Assurance Cover (upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme); 25 days + bank holidays; Holiday Enhancement Scheme; 1 Volunteering Day per year; Cycle to work scheme; Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only; Discount and Cashback Scheme; Access to Employee Assistance Programme; Financial Wellbeing Support; Access to great training and development opportunities