Occupational Health Advisor — On-site Belfast

Purosearch Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd in Belfast is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join a busy team. You will deliver a full occupational health service, including case management, health surveillance and workplace health assessments, with travel between sites as required.

The role requires a registered nurse with an Occupational Health diploma/degree and current NMC registration. You will work closely with HR, managers and staff, provide guidance on fitness for work and return-to-work plans,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a recognised Occupational Health Nursing Diploma/Degree.
• Current and valid NMC registration.
• Experience in occupational health.
• Experience in case management and health surveillance.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Equality and Data Protection legislation, COSHH, Noise and HAVS.
• Experience undertaking face-to-face and telephone assessments.
• Strong report writing, communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using occupational health software.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied occupational health caseload.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone occupational health assessments.
• Provide advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation, long-term conditions and sickness absence.
• Produce clear, concise occupational health reports with clinical recommendations.
• Coordinate health surveillance (audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, HAVS, COSHH).
• Provide OH advice on workplace risks, DSE and ergonomic assessments.
• Support health promotion and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Guide OH Nurses and Technicians where required.
• Maintain confidential clinical records and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Analyse health and absence data and contribute to service improvement.
• Collaborate with HR, Health & Safety and management teams.

Skills

Case management

Health surveillance

Reporting

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse with Occupational Health Diploma/Degree

Tools

Occupational health software

Job description

Purosearch Ltd in Belfast is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join a busy team. You will deliver a full occupational health service, including case management, health surveillance and workplace health assessments, with travel between sites as required.

The role requires a registered nurse with an Occupational Health diploma/degree and current NMC registration. You will work closely with HR, managers and staff, provide guidance on fitness for work and return-to-work plans,