Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Randstad Delivery; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor for TATA Steel in Wolverhampton. The role involves independent delivery of Occupational Health services including health surveillance and medical assessments. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in an Occupational Health setting. Competitive pay up to £45,000 per annum, with part-time hours. Apply now if this sounds interesting!

Benefits

Paid holiday

Exclusive online services including discounts

Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Occupational Health setting.
• Ability to work independently in a standalone role.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Health support to employees and contractors.
• Conduct health surveillance and medicals.
• Support rehabilitation programmes and case load management.

Skills

Proven experience within an Occupational Health setting

Strong verbal and written communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health

Job description

Overview

Are you experienced and passionate towards delivering a great in house Occupational Health service? Are you based in or around Wolverhampton?

We are supporting TATA Steel with a temporary opportunity for an Occupational Health Advisor to join their Steelpark Service Centre. Steelpark is the UK's largest steel distribution and processing centre. The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate towards providing a proactive Occupational Health Service to its stakeholders in a standalone position.

Role: Occupational Health Advisor

Location: TATA Steel, Steelpark Way, Willenhall, Wolverhampton WV11 3SQ

Rate: up to £45,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Contract length: 6 months initially

Shift Patterns: Part time, 22.5 hours, X3 full days per week (must be the same X3 days per week)

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to TATA Steel employees and Contractors in relation to Occupational Health matters
• Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy
• Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals
• Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening
• Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt
• Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence
• Supporting with rehabilitation programmes
• Referring case load as required to external health professionals
• Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns
• Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident
• Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment
• Maintaining the Occupational Health facility
• Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times
• Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements

• Proven experience within an Occupational Health setting (2+ years)
• Registered General Nurse (desirable)
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health (advantage)
• Ability to work in a standalone Occupational health position and evidence previous experience of this
• Previous experience managing high levels of sickness and return to work support
• Previous experience managing a caseload of referrals
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)
• Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (desirable)

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy