Occupational Health Advisor – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Great Stukeley; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to support staff across the Service. You will provide proactive health education whilst also advising managers and staff to manage sickness absence and assist staff in returning to work.

You will play a key role in recognising and driving improvements to the OH Unit, based at a purpose-built facility at Huntingdon and working autonomously in an advisory capacity with clear reporting for management.

Qualifications

• NMC Part 1 registration and occupational health qualification at diploma/degree level.
• Experience managing an Occupational Health Department/Unit.
• Experience managing case work and providing medical opinions for rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Regulations.
• Excellent listening and written communication skills.
• Experience working unsupervised in an advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive health education and guidance to managers and staff.
• Assist staff in sickness absence management and return-to-work planning.
• Drive improvements to the Occupational Health Unit and services.
• Produce clear, precise reports for management and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Autonomous advisory work

Data Protection Regulations knowledge

Case management experience

Sickness absence management

Healthcare governance

Education

NMC Part 1 registration

Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health

Job description

Occupational Health Advisor – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

You will be an integral part of a small, friendly team providing essential support to staff across the Service. Working closely together, you will provide proactive health education whilst also providing advice and guidance to managers and staff members to manage sickness absence and assist staff in returning to the workplace.

You will play a key role in recognising and driving improvements to the services offered by the Occupational Health Unit. It is an exciting time to join the team based at a purpose-built facility within the fire station and training centre on Percy Road, Huntingdon.

About You

We are looking for a personable and experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team. You will be dynamic, working with managers across the Service to ensure we provide a first class OH service. You will have the drive and determination to recognise areas for improvement and implement change, bringing the team with you on the journey.

We would also like to see that you have the following:

• Part 1 of the NMC Register and hold a qualification within Occupational Health to post graduate Diploma or Degree level.
• Experience in managing an Occupational Health Department / Unit
• Experience of managing case work – giving appropriate medical opinion/advice in the rehabilitation of individuals during and / or following sickness absence so that appropriate action can be taken to facilitate an early return to work.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Regulations
• Excellent listening and communication skills, orally and in writing. This will include experience of giving appropriate medical evidenced advice in individual cases and providing clear and precise reports for management
• Experience of working unsupervised in an advisory role.

Contract type: Full-Time