Occupational Health Advisors (Pipeline for current and future openings in the UK)

Abbott; Loughton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to deliver comprehensive OH duties, including case management and various medical assessments. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant health qualification and have experience in conducting health surveillance. Opportunities for professional growth in a diverse work environment are available at this leading company.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Health with NMC registration.
• Experience in Hand Arm Vibration testing and drug testing protocols.
• Ability to perform audiometry and spirometry assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of Occupational Health duties.
• Manage case assessments for various health-related evaluations.
• Conduct safety critical medicals and health surveillance.

Skills

Occupational Health duties

Case management

Health Surveillance

Medical assessments

Drug and alcohol testing

Education

Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health

Job description

Responsibilities

As an OHA you would be responsible for the delivery of a full range of Occupational Health (OH) duties including Case management, all the Mandatory, Regulatory and General fitness medicals eg Rail industry medicals, Safety Critical medicals, Health Surveillance, Train Drivers medicals, HAVS 3 (is an added advantage), Health and Wellbeing services.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health (and be on Part 3 of NMC Register) with evidence of continual professional development.
• A qualification in Hand Arm Vibration and experience of collecting samples for drug and alcohol testing using chain of custody protocols is desirable.
• The ability to carry out medicals / surveillance including audiometry, spirometry, skin assessment, HAVS and safety critical medicals.

Abbott Healthcare Connections is part of Abbott Toxicology Business Unit that deliver innovative Occupational Health by helping customers/clients to comply with health legislation and industry standards, manage the ongoing health of their employees and engaging their workforce to improve their health and wellbeing.

Abbott Occupational Health Business can provide a full range of services (managing the health, safety and wellbeing) by remote case management and onsite provision work together but also through 23 medical Centers across UK. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.