Occupational Health Advisor

Randstad Business Support - London; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to support TATA Steel in Corby. This part-time role involves providing health support to employees, organizing health surveillance, and advising on fitness to work. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Occupational Health experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate independently. Competitive rates of pay and numerous benefits available for the applicant.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Restaurant and retail discounts

Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience within an Occupational Health setting is essential.
• Registered General Nurse is desirable.
• Ability to work independently in Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to employees regarding Occupational Health.
• Conduct pre-placement and safety critical medicals.
• Advise Line Managers and HR on Occupational Health matters.

Skills

Proven experience within an Occupational Health setting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health

Job description

Are you experienced and passionate towards delivering a great in-house Occupational Health service? Are you based in or around Corby?

We are supporting TATA Steel with a temporary opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor to join their Corby works. Corby works employ circa 500 employees and are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable steel provider. The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate towards providing a pro active Occupational Health Service to its stakeholders in a standalone position.

Role: Occupational Health Advisor

Location: TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA

Rate: £18-£25.64ph (dependent upon experience)

Contract length: 6 months initially

Shift Patterns: Part time, 22.5 hours, X3 full days per week (must be the same X3 days per week)

An option to do Mon-Fri and shorter hours is also possible

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to TATA Steel employees and Contractors in relation to Occupational Health matters
• Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy
• Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals
• Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening
• Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt
• Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence
• Supporting with rehabilitation programmes
• Referring case load as required to external health professionals
• Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns
• Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident
• Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment
• Maintaining the Occupational Health facility
• Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times
• Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements

• Proven experience within an Occupational Health setting (2+years)
• Registered General Nurse (desirable)
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health (advantage)
• Ability to work in a standalone Occupational health position and evidence previous experience of this
• Previous experience managing high levels of sickness and return to work support
• Previous experience managing a caseload of referrals
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)
• Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (desirable)

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.