Occupational Health Nurse

Essity AB; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Nurse to enhance the health and well-being of its workforce. This role involves managing a range of health services, including screenings and consultations, while fostering a proactive approach to health care within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with an Occupational Health qualification, capable of working autonomously and engaging effectively with team members. Join this innovative firm to make a real difference in promoting well-being and driving positive change in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and hold an Occupational Health Qualification.
• Proven post qualification experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Occupational Health referrals, immunisation programmes, and health screenings.
• Conduct consultations via face-to-face, video, or telephone methods.

Skills

Autonomous Occupational Health Practice

Health Promotion Programmes

Health Screening and Surveillance

Consultation Skills

Project Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Occupational Health Qualification (Diploma)

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

We are looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team supporting our manufacturing site in Prudhoe, working closely with the overall organisation to help improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our staff.

We are looking for a great nurse with the experience and capability to cover a full remit and practice occupational health autonomously.

What You Will Do

In the role of Occupational Health Nurse you will be responsible for carrying out a full range of specialist nurse activities including the management of:

• Occupational Health ill health/ management referrals
• Immunisation Programmes
• Health Screening and Surveillance
• New starter screening
• OH direct services
• Health Promotion Programmes
• Management of ad hoc Occupational Health issues
• Conducting face-to-face, video, or telephone consultations

Who You Are

The ideal candidate for this role will be:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Hold an Occupational Health Qualification at a minimum Diploma level with proven post qualification experience, ideally (though not essential) in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• IT literate – competent in use of MS Office including Word and Excel
• Confident, competent and highly motivated with ability to engage others to effect positive health change
• A proactive approach to health care and maintain a visible presence within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast moving manufacturing environment
• Work autonomously to meet service levels for medical screenings and consultations
• The ability to carry out a range of health surveillances and vaccination programmes
• Driven to develop excellent working relationships within the organisation
• Excellent organisation skills and be able to take project leadership
• Able to work flexibly and undertake occasional travel to different sites

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

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