Ad-hoc Occupational Health Nurse

MCL Medics; Aberdeen City, City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Occupational Health Nurses for flexible ad-hoc roles in Aberdeen. This position involves delivering high-quality care and promoting employee well-being across various workplace settings. You will be responsible for conducting medical assessments, managing sickness absence, and educating employees on health matters. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in occupational health services and enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about health and well-being, this role could be your next great opportunity.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered General Nurse.
• Experience in Occupational Health and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting fitness for work medical assessments and managing sickness absence.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and effective communication with teams.
• Educating employees on occupational health and health promotion.

Skills

Occupational Health Experience

Nursing Skills

Communication Skills

Sickness Absence Management

Knowledge of Equality Act

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Occupational Health Qualification

HAVS Training

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Course

Respiratory Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Ad-hoc Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Aberdeen

Hours: Ad-hoc

Salary: Competitive

About Us

At MCL Medics, we are at the forefront of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services in the UK. Our commitment extends beyond excellence in service; we are dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing journey of every individual in our care. We believe in healthy high performance, not just in our client organisations, but also among our team.

Role Summary

We are currently recruiting for experienced Occupational Health Nurses to join our team. These positions offer flexibility as ad-hoc roles, providing on-site support for a diverse range of clients throughout the Aberdeen area. As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of employees within various workplace settings. If you are committed to delivering high-quality care, we want you to apply and become a valued member of the MCL team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising and delivering nurse-led fitness for work medical assessments.
• Delivering medical screening results to the physicians for doctor-led medical assessments.
• Providing support for sickness absence management, giving advice as required on the referral process and also promptly triaging referrals into the service for the booking team.
• Completing accurate reporting to the expected standard of the business and within agreed timeframes/KPI.
• Recognising and escalating cases appropriately to an Occupational Health Physician either via health surveillance or sickness absence management.
• Delivering management reports from nurse-led sickness absence consultations addressing the client organisation’s needs.
• Making necessary requests for GP/specialist reports to support the decision-making process.
• Advising clients on their risk assessment process to facilitate delivery of appropriate health surveillance requirements, in line with the appropriate legislation.
• Working with IT and the OH Clinical team to develop and take ownership of MCL Medics’ electronic health surveillance system.
• Educating employees on aspects of occupational health, health education and health promotion.
• Maintaining accurate individual medical records which comply with internal business standards and clinical standards.
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team, managers, clients, and external agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Ensuring the safe use and maintenance of equipment.
• Supporting clinical governance issues and best practice standards including regular clinical audits.
• Supporting lead nurses in relation to client reviews.

Essential Qualifications:

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered General Nurse, RN1, RNA.
• Occupational health qualification at degree level desired but not essential.
• HAVS: a Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) approved training course in hand-arm vibration syndrome, or equivalent level of competency desirable but not essential.
• Noise-induced hearing loss: a British Society for Audiology approved course for industrial audiometricians, or equivalent level of competency desirable.
• Respiratory: Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) diploma, or equivalent level of competency.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in Occupational Health with a background covering various occupational health settings and environments.
• Experience of Travel Health or willingness to undertake training in this area.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Equality Act in relation to Occupational Health.
• Working knowledge of supporting clients with sickness absence management.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

We are committed to supporting our team to ensure they have the right skills to perform their role and further professional development. MCL Medics is a growing company with a variety of opportunities for career progression.

MCL Medics confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.