Occupational Health Advisor

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Kidlington; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Occupational Health Advisor to provide specialized advice to police personnel. In this pivotal role, you will assess fitness for work, conduct health screenings, and offer consultancy on medical issues. This position requires a Registered General Nurse with a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health Nursing and recent experience in the field. You will thrive in a hybrid working environment, contributing to the well-being of staff and ensuring compliance with health regulations. If you possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with Occupational Health Nursing qualification required.
• Recent experience in Occupational Health with emotional resilience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Health Advisory services and conduct health assessments.
• Advise on fitness for roles and conduct pre-placement health screenings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Emotional Resilience

Confidentiality

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Temporary Occupational Health Advisor

Job Ref: Thames Valley BL 366237

Pay Rate: £22.92 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37 Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 6-7 months

City: Kidlington

NPPV Level 2 Vetting

NB: Police Vacancy - only for candidates with a minimum of 3 years continuous UK address history. Please note that this vacancy is subject to a strict security vetting procedure.

Hybrid

Friday: 08:30 - 15:00

You will provide Specialist Occupational Health Advice to the Police, by establishing Police Officers, Specials, Police Staff and Volunteers fitness for work.

Key duties:

• Provide Occupational Health Advisory services to Thames Valley staff, triaging management referrals and determining the most suitable appointment type.
• Advise on fitness for roles (including JRFT & PST) in line with employment legislation, attending meetings with individuals, line management, and HR when necessary.
• Conduct health assessments for staff and officers, providing guidance on fitness and adjustments to roles, and attending Adjusted Duties Categorisation Meetings.
• Provide clinical advice on Limited Duties and assist in categorisation grading based on clinical opinion.
• Advise on pre-placement health screening for Police Officers, Support Staff, and Volunteers to ensure fitness for work.
• Offer consultancy on medical issues, infectious diseases, and health education/promotion within the Force.
• Carry out health screenings, administer vaccines, take blood samples, and contribute to policy and procedure development while maintaining professional development in line with NMC revalidation.

Key requirements:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Driving Licence may be required.
• Proven knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Recent experience within an Occupational Health environment with proven emotional and psychological resilience.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and prioritise with excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to maintain information in a confidential manner as well as having integrity to ensure any information given is kept confidential.
• Willing to attend and put into practice, safe workforce training and attend briefings.