Occupational Health Nurse / Advisor / Practitioner

AWD online; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company based in Wigan is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to support employee well-being and manage sickness absence. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in a manufacturing environment and will play a key role in health assessments and support within the workplace. This is a full-time, permanent position offering flexible working hours and a competitive salary of £20.00 - £25.00 per hour.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas vouchers

PerkBox – High Street brand discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised onsite canteen

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse required with occupational health experience.
• Strong understanding of health surveillance programs.
• Ability to maintain medical records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health surveillance programs in line with industry standards.
• Assist with fitness to work cases.
• Conduct physical and mental health assessments.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Ability to analyze clinical data

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health Practice

Job description

Overview

Occupational Health Nurse / Advisor / Practitioner who is a registered nurse with experience in a manufacturing environment is required for a well-established company based in Golborne, Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West England.

Salary: £20.00 - £25.00 per Hour (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits.

Benefits: Generous pension contributions, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox – High Street brand discounts, Long service awards, Subsidised onsite canteen.

Location: Golborne, Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West England

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Flexible hours

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse / Advisor / Practitioner who is a registered nurse with experience in a manufacturing environment. Working as an Occupational Health Nurse / Advisor / Practitioner you will play an integral part of the company to support employee well-being and management of sickness absence. As the Occupational Health Nurse you will report into the Head of HR and will support and advise employees on health-related issues. This opportunity would suit an individual who is a registered nurse and has experience within a manufacturing environment that is looking to gain further knowledge within the industry and play a pivotal role in shaping occupational health & wellbeing in the workplace.

Duties

• Deliver and coordinate health surveillance programs in accordance with health and safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., COSHH, Noise, HAVS, etc.)
• Completing fitness to work cases and capability assessments
• Offer wellbeing support where needed
• Facilitate return to work assessments and phased returns
• Physical and mental health assessments
• Conduct Workplace assessments as and where required
• Drug & Alcohol testing where required
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulations
• Monitor employee health trends and recommend interventions as necessary
• Help to continuously improve service delivery and operations

Candidate Requirements

• A registered Nurse
• Diploma in Occupational Health Practice is preferred
• Previous experience of clinical nursing experience, with some experience in occupational health or a related field
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of occupational health surveillance programs and relevant regulations
• Able to analyse and interpret clinical data to inform decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality

Benefits

• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Employee Christmas vouchers
• PerkBox – High Street brand discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Training and development support

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO-P13803