Strategic Occupational Health Advisor – Fire & Rescue

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Great Stukeley; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to support staff across the Service. You will provide proactive health education whilst also advising managers and staff to manage sickness absence and assist staff in returning to work.

You will play a key role in recognising and driving improvements to the OH Unit, based at a purpose-built facility at Huntingdon and working autonomously in an advisory capacity with clear reporting for management.

Qualifications

• NMC Part 1 registration and occupational health qualification at diploma/degree level.
• Experience managing an Occupational Health Department/Unit.
• Experience managing case work and providing medical opinions for rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Regulations.
• Excellent listening and written communication skills.
• Experience working unsupervised in an advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive health education and guidance to managers and staff.
• Assist staff in sickness absence management and return-to-work planning.
• Drive improvements to the Occupational Health Unit and services.
• Produce clear, precise reports for management and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Autonomous advisory work

Data Protection Regulations knowledge

Case management experience

Sickness absence management

Healthcare governance

Education

NMC Part 1 registration

Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health

Job description

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to support staff across the Service. You will provide proactive health education whilst also advising managers and staff to manage sickness absence and assist staff in returning to work.

You will play a key role in recognising and driving improvements to the OH Unit, based at a purpose-built facility at Huntingdon and working autonomously in an advisory capacity with clear reporting for management.