Occupational Health Advisor

Workplace Doctors; Wealden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Workplace Doctors is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to join their East Sussex team. The role focuses on sickness absence and wellbeing, with time split between case management and wellbeing initiatives.

Applicants should hold an OH qualification and a UK driving licence, and have experience in a multi-disciplinary setting. The successful candidate will establish a new wellbeing programme and develop client relationships, working within a market-leading occupational health provider in the

Qualifications

• NMC Registration essential and RN status.
• Active NMC registration with current practising license.
• Post-registration experience in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Advise, monitor, and assess clinical practice of the OH team.
• Ensure compliance with DoH, H&S and other guidelines/legislation.
• Assess, plan, implement, deliver and evaluate programmes of care.
• Work with divisional directors/managers to implement objectives.
• Develop training plans and identify development needs for staff.

Skills

Full OH remit

Case management

Fit for Work medicals

Health surveillance

Health promotion

Education

NMC registration essential

Registered General Nurse

Part 3 of NMC register

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

· Ensure compliance with Department of Health, H&S and other guidelines/legislation

· Advise, monitor, and assess clinical practice of the OH team

· Ensure compliance with Department of Health, H&S and other guidelines/legislation

· Assess, plan, implement, deliver and evaluate programmes of care

· Work with divisional directors/managers to implement company objectives

· Recognise the development needs of junior, or less experienced staff, take appropriate action and maintain and monitor any training plans

· Explore and develop further OH business opportunities

Skills We are looking for candidates to take a proactive approach and have strong skills in the following areas:

• Full OH Remit
• Case Management
• Fit for Work medicals
• Health Surveillance
• Health Promotion

This job description is a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the person and is not exhaustive - it should be used as a guideline only. Subject to the needs of the service, the content of the job description for this post is subject to continuous review.

They are offering a competitive salary for the ideal candidate, who will be ambitious, self-motivated and confident. This position provides you with the opportunity of establishing your own area, networking with clients and being part of a market leading team in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified OHA, to take on a new challenge, and join a large and well-respected business in East Sussex. Occupational Health Advisor with Leisure & Brewing experience to work at their site in East Sussex Our client is interested in applications from experienced OHA's, with an OH qualification, and with a wide experience in all aspects of OHA practice, in particular sickness absence and wellbeing. You must have a UK driving licence and your own car. It would be beneficial to be on Part 3 of the register but not essential. The role involves 60% case management and 40% wellbeing. This is a newly created role so you will be tasked with setting up a brand-new wellbeing programme for the business. You will therefore need to be a dynamic worker with the capacity to manage both aspects of the role.,

• NMC Registration Essential (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Be a Registered General Nurse
• Be on part 3 of the NMC register
• Full UK Driving License
• Ability to act part of a team with the ability to work autonomously when needed
• Post registration experience in a variety of settings.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Professional awareness and ongoing professional development
• Good knowledge base of clinical conditions.
• Ability to cope with a varying work load

The successful Occupational Health Advisor would be required to maintain excellent client relationships, for this reason successful candidates must be able to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate their workload. Confidence and first-rate communication skills are essential.

Workplace Doctors is working with an established Occupational Health provider looking to expand their team of Occupational Health Advisors in East Sussex. Our client provides effective service and advice on work related issues and health surveillance programmes.