Occupational Health Advisor

Optima Health; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Occupational Health provider in Northern Ireland is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to join their team. The role involves conducting health surveillance and assessments for a well-known textile client, providing support to improve wellbeing in the workplace. The ideal candidate is a Registered General Nurse with previous Occupational Health experience and a passion for helping others. The company offers competitive benefits including training opportunities, a supportive environment and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional Registration fees paid

Matched Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Annual flu jabs

Eye Test Voucher

Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership training scheme

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with prior Occupational Health experience.
• Current NMC Registration.
• Experience in case management as an Occupational Health Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health surveillance procedures such as spirometry and audiometry.
• Conduct management referrals and health assessments.
• Work with an in-house health and safety team onsite twice per week.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Occupational Health experience

Case management experience

Education

Occupational Health Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT47
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 2 days per week between Monday - Friday 08:30am-16:30pm

**Please do not apply if you don't have experience as an Occupational Health Advisor**

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values; We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

Role Summary

The role will require you to work alongside the inhouse health and safety and occupational health team onsite twice per week. The client is a well known textile company in Londonderry and has been trading since mid 1950's. On a day to day basis you will be carrying out health surveillance to the clients employees such as spirometry, audiometry, Chester steps and skin tests and where required conduct 45 minute management referrals. Due to the nature of the role, you'll likely be carrying out a mixture of the two within your daily working hours rather than having dedicated case management days.

In return, we offer an industry-leading training and development program to help you get where you want to go in Occupational Health. If you want to carry out additional training and qualifications or take on a leadership and management responsibility, then we will help support you.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with previous experience in Occupational Health, as an Occupational Health Advisor.
• An Occupational Health Nursing qualification is desirable but not essential
• Current NMC Registration
• Case management experience as an Occupational Health Advisor

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Professional Registration fees paid
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Annual flu jabs
• Eye Test Voucher
• Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in different areas on the business
• Leadership training scheme if you would like to progress to leadership

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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