Occupational Health Advisor - Hybrid - Glasgow, UK

EDF Energy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Job summary

EDF Energy in Glasgow (Atlantic Quay) is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to deliver proactive health support for our people. This part-time role covers 22 hours per week across Tue, Wed and Thu 08:30–16:30, pro rata to full-time equivalent salary based on experience.

You will provide a broad Occupational Health service, work with OH, HR, Health & Safety and management teams, and use clinical expertise to support colleagues and inform strategy.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Health Advisor qualification.
• Experience in OH, including complex case management and mental health.
• Experience or knowledge of health screening and statutory health surveillance (noise, respiratory, skin).
• Strong understanding of medical confidentiality, ethics and accountability.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as a minimum.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Health advice to managers on sickness absence, rehabilitation, workplace adjustments and duties restrictions.
• Manage complex OH cases and support rehabilitation and return to work.
• Conduct health screening, fitness for work assessments and statutory health surveillance.
• Provide guidance on OH strategies, policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Support mental wellbeing and wellbeing campaigns within the organisation.
• Be a point of contact for drug and alcohol testing where required.
• Build strong relationships with HR, Health & Safety and management teams.
• Maintain governance, quality systems and conduct audits.
• Collaborate with EDF’s wider OH community.

Skills

OH qualification

Complex case management

Mental health understanding

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Health Advisor qualification

Job description

As an Occupational Health Advisor based at our Atlantic Quay office in Glasgow , youll be part of our wider Occupational Health team, providing a proactive, high-quality service that supports the health, wellbeing and safety of our people.

This is a part-time role working 22 hours per week , dedicated days Tues Wed Thursday 08.30 - 16.30, This is based on business needs.

The salary for this role starts from 44,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata for 22 hours per week , depending on experience.

Youll provide a broad Occupational Health service at Atlantic Quay while working closely with colleagues across Occupational Health, HR, Health & Safety and management teams. Youll use your clinical expertise to support colleagues, advise managers and help us continue to deliver a forward-thinking Occupational Health service.

Its a varied role where youll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of our people. Youll also be supported in your own development through ongoing training, peer group meetings, CPD and networking opportunities, as well as technical and clinical supervision.

Who You Are, Experience of drug and alcohol testing, DSE assessments, policy review, OH audits or team leadership would be advantageous.

What Youll Be Doing

• Providing Occupational Health advice and guidance to managers on sickness absence, rehabilitation, workplace adjustments and restrictions of duties
• Managing complex Occupational Health cases and supporting successful rehabilitation and return to work
• Conducting health screening, fitness for work assessments and statutory health surveillance
• Providing guidance on Occupational Health strategies, policies, procedures and statutory requirements
• Supporting and promoting mental wellbeing, health promotion campaigns and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as a collection officer for drug and alcohol testing where required
• Building strong working relationships with HR, Health & Safety, managers and other internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining high standards of corporate and clinical governance, quality systems and procedures, including undertaking audits
• Working collaboratively with the wider Occupational Health community across EDF
• Contributing to the ongoing development of EDFs Occupational Health service and strategy

We're looking for an Occupational Health Advisor who brings an inquisitive, proactive and solution-focused approach, along with strong professional ethics and excellent communication skills.

To be shortlisted, youll need to offer:

• A recognised Occupational Health Advisor qualification
• Proven experience working within Occupational Health, including complex case management and mental health
• Experience or knowledge of health screening and statutory health surveillance , including noise, respiratory and skin
• A strong understanding of medical confidentiality, ethics and professional accountability
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as a minimum
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with managers and stakeholders

The salary for this role starts from 44,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata for 22 hours per week , depending on experience.

Alongside your salary and potential for an annual bonus, youll benefit from a market-leading pension scheme and a range of customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

Youll also benefit from ongoing training and development, Occupational Health peer group meetings, CPD and networking opportunities, alongside technical and clinical supervision to support your development and career at EDF.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. Thats why we offer you the freedom to develop a career thats unique to you. Here, Success is Personal , its your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; were committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

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Closing date: Sunday 25th October

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