Occupational Health Advisor

Together Housing; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A major housing association is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to deliver proactive health services and support initiatives. The role involves health surveillance, advising on fitness for work, and promoting well-being across various sites in the UK. Candidates should have nursing qualifications and relevant Occupational Health experience, along with a commitment to enhancing workplace health and safety. A flexible work environment and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working environment

Wide range of professional development opportunities

Attractive pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Financial and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Formal qualification in Occupational Health or working towards it.
• Experience managing colleagues in an Occupational Health function.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health referrals and advise on fitness for work.
• Provide specialized advice to promote a healthy workplace.
• Perform health surveillance and make referrals as needed.

Skills

Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor experience

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Experience of modern screening techniques

Ability to interpret results

Formal qualifications in Occupational Health

Education

Registered General Nursing qualification

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Health Advisor to join our team. As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will support the delivery of proactive and professional occupational health services across Together Housing Group. You’ll carry out routine health surveillance, support health and wellbeing initiatives, and provide on-site and remote screening to help maintain a healthy, safe, and productive workforce.

Together Housing Group:We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - https://togetherhousing-group.my.canva.site/

Outline of key responsibilities for the Occupational Health Advisor…

• To carry out health referrals for individuals and make professional decisions on employees’ fitness for work and provide further advice to their managers on any necessary actions to support their return to work.
• To work with managers to provide specialist advice and guidance in order to support them to promote a healthy, safe and productive approach to work.
• To perform health surveillance on key roles within the organisation, in line with professional practice and make appropriate recommendations or referrals to a specialist.
• To provide occupational health nursing advice to individuals who self-refer.
• Working alongside the Health, Wellbeing and Reward Advisor to develop and deliver a proactive range of online and onsite health promotion activities and health awareness sessions through the annual wellbeing calendar that promote a proactive culture of wellbeing.
• To support the work of the Mental Health First Aiders, ensuring they remain qualified, skilled and supported to undertake their role. To provide MHFAs statistics on a quarterly basis
• Working closely with the Health and Safety team, to develop and advise on risk assessments for all roles as well as wider health related issues. Work on the improvement of working environments and increase health awareness across the Group.
• To maintain full and comprehensive confidential health records for every employee supported.

We are looking for someone who has…

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Formal qualification, or in the final year of working towards the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Occupational Health qualification (Part 3 Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Registered General Nursing qualification.
• Has Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor experience.
• Experience of modern screening techniques and the ability to interpret results
• Can demonstrate knowledge and experience of applying health and safety legislation.
• Experience of managing colleagues in an Occupational Health function.

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Occupational Health Advisor role…

• Starting salary of£46,111
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• The post holder can be based anywhere, provided they are able and willing to travel across the organisation’s sites located in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Calderdale.
• On average, the role will involve three days per week attending appointments and medicals, with the remaining two days typically worked from home
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on theEmployee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

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