Occupational Health Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural innovation company in Grangemouth is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to manage the health department and ensure compliance with health regulations. This role requires a relevant degree, effective communication skills, and experience in health surveillance. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a stimulating work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Qualifications

• Experience with RIDDOR reportable cases is required.
• Good understanding of Occupational Hygiene is essential.
• Previous Occupational Health Management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the occupational health department.
• Conduct pre-employment medicals and health surveillance.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Experience in an occupational health facility

Proficient in occupational health and health surveillance techniques

Communicates effectively across all organization levels

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize activities

Highly ethical individual

Education

Occupational Health Degree

Registered General Nurse with NMC

Job description

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Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate safely, reliably and cost effectively and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team at the heart of our Grangemouth Manufacturing operations. Within this role you would manage and oversee the occupational health department, while owning, developing and maintaining the occupational health policies, procedures and managing data.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting pre-employment medicals, fit to work medicals and health surveillance.
• Being responsible for management referrals, providing specialist advice to line managers and HR and escalate to physician where applicable, and perform individual risk assessments.
• Implementing and maintaining compliance related to GDPR for managing of medical records and online platform (software), through digitalization and new technology.
• Raising awareness, developing and leading monthly health / wellness promotions on relevant health and wellbeing topics.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and Syngenta Code of Practices related to Occupational Health.
• Reviewing of health surveillance matrix (audiometry, spirometry and skin surveillance).
• Reporting emerging trends from trend analysis and implementing action to address emerging trends.
• Carrying out audits of facility.
• Managing KPIs for Occupational Health department.

Company description:

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate safely, reliably and cost effectively and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team at the heart of our Grangemouth Manufacturing operations. Within this role you would manage and oversee the occupational health department, while owning, developing and maintaining the occupational health policies, procedures and managing data.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting pre-employment medicals, fit to work medicals and health surveillance.
• Being responsible for management referrals, providing specialist advice to line managers and HR and escalate to physician where applicable, and perform individual risk assessments.
• Implementing and maintaining compliance related to GDPR for managing of medical records and online platform (software), through digitalization and new technology.
• Raising awareness, developing and leading monthly health / wellness promotions on relevant health and wellbeing topics.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and Syngenta Code of Practices related to Occupational Health.
• Reviewing of health surveillance matrix (audiometry, spirometry and skin surveillance).
• Reporting emerging trends from trend analysis and implementing action to address emerging trends.
• Carrying out audits of facility.
• Managing KPIs for Occupational Health department.

Required profile:

What we are looking for?

• Experience in an occupational health facility and proficient in occupational health and health surveillance techniques.
• Relevant Occupational Health Degree and specialist practitioner.
• Experience with RIDDOR reportable cases.
• Good understanding of Occupational Hygiene and link between health and hygiene, plus previous Occupational Health Management experience desirable.
• Registered General Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Ability to efficiently plan, organize and prioritize multiple activities with exhibit attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively across all organization levels.
• Highly ethical individual who leads with integrity and accountability.

What we offer:

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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