Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Occupational Health) - SFRS02691

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in the UK is seeking a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to provide occupational health services. The successful candidate will lead a team, support health initiatives, and ensure clinical governance. Registered nursing experience and knowledge of health and safety legislation are required. This is a full-time role with flexible working options across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with post-registration experience.
• Experience delivering Occupational Health services.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core occupational health services.
• Support clinical governance improvements.
• Lead a team of screening nurses and technicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and organisational skills

Clinical decision-making

Case management

Education

Registered nurse

Experience in Occupational Health

Job description

THE ROLE

The Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Occupational Health) is responsible for supporting the development and provision of an effective Health and Wellbeing Service within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). This role will deliver occupational health and wellbeing services and support projects to enable continuous improvements in health, safety and wellbeing activities and provisions.

The Practitioner works collaboratively with colleagues at various levels within the Health and Wellbeing department and across the SFRS to support health and wellbeing objectives. Leading and managing a team of screening nurses and technicians, the Practitioner will deliver expert clinical advice to SFRS employees and provide professional advice and guidance to a range of stakeholders. The Practitioner plays a crucial role in supporting the review of how our health and wellbeing services are delivered whilst leading and contributing to projects that underpin a culture of health, safety and wellbeing at every level across the SFRS.

Key responsibilities include delivering core occupational health services and supporting improvements in clinical governance arrangements, including clinical audit within the Health & Wellbeing Department. Previous experience in these areas is essential.

The base location for this post is flexible, with a combination of site and home-based working, and travel and overnight stays throughout Scotland required. A full clean driving licence is essential. This is a full-time fixed term position for 12 months, working 35 hours per week.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

ABOUT YOU

To secure the role of Practitioner, you will be a registered nurse with post-registration experience and skilled in effective case management and associated clinical decision-making. You will have experience in delivering and supporting Occupational Health and wellbeing services, as well as a sound knowledge and understanding of current and emerging Health and Safety legislation.

Effective communication, planning, and organisational skills are essential, including the ability to balance business as usual activities alongside other projects. Demonstrating your experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures is essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A commitment to continuous professional development and clinical governance best practice is essential. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, and we will look for you to be comfortable in a dynamic environment where you will demonstrate your ability to effectively prioritise activities and respond positively to shifting demands.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

To apply, please submit a covering statement outlining how you meet the role requirements, in addition to your CV.