Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization in Colchester is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join their team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing advice on rehabilitation, and enhancing wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, hold a relevant nursing qualification, and maintain a professional approach while working both independently and collaboratively. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on employee health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma or degree in Occupational Health Nursing or relevant qualification.
• Must currently hold a level 1 registration with the NMC.
• Must be able to provide sensitive, diplomatic, and confidential service.
• Must be able to interpret interactions using sound clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Creating close working relationships with health and safety and HR teams.
• Managing a diverse caseload of mental and physical health issues.
• Advising on rehabilitation and disability management.
• Implementing changes for improved service delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Autonomous work

Team player

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health Nursing

Job description

Are you an Occupational Health professional looking for the next step in your career?

The Occupational Health Department at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is a supportive and proactive team which plays a pivotal function in ensuring that we are able to support our people to succeed in their roles. This is an exciting and varied role which includes carrying out routine screening and providing advice and guidance to individuals, line managers, and key stakeholders to support a culture of wellbeing in the service.

What You Will Be Working On

The Occupational Health and Wellbeing team provide support and advice to all operational and non-operational employees across our Service. This will include:

- Creating and maintaining close working relationships with our internal health and safety, human resources and fitness teams to deliver an efficient Occupational
- Health service
- Managing a diverse caseload including a range of mental and physical health issues
- Advising on rehabilitation and disability management
- Taking responsibility for own skills and knowledge in accordance with NMC
- Guidelines and maintaining registration annually
- Taking a lead role in development of wellbeing initiatives
- Engaging with colleagues across our organisation to develop the function and understanding of our Occupational Health services
- Acting as an ambassador for the Occupational Health function and the importance of wellbeing for our staff
- Implementing changes to service provision and contributing ideas and innovative solutions to improve service delivery
- Undertaking pre-employment health assessment, health surveillance and medical assessments of staff including spirometry, Audiometry and vision screening.
- Maintain accurate, and confidential health records in line with NMC guidance.
- Case management, health assessments
- Developing preventative programmes, Health education and support
- Undertaking management referrals and providing advice to the relevant management / HR contact

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and experienced Occupational Health Advisor with a passion for wellbeing and an interest in investing in our staff. The role requires good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with employees, managers and internal stakeholders in a professional manner whilst maintaining confidentiality. The successful applicant will be a strong team player whilst also being able to work autonomously.

Eligibility
- Must have a Diploma or degree in Occupational Health Nursing or other relevant qualification
- Must currently hold a level 1 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Must be able to provide a sensitive, diplomatic and confidential service
- Must be able to interpret face to face interactions and respond utilising sound clinical knowledge
- Full Driving Licence