Unestablished Senior Occupational Health Adviser

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is inviting applications for the position of Senior Occupational Health Adviser to join our busy Occupational Health Service in Cambridge.

This role requires an experienced Registered General Nurse with the NMC in the adult branch and a post-registration qualification in Occupational Health (Certificate, Diploma or Degree). You will lead health screening, provide health advice, manage junior staff, and help shape service strategies to prevent ill health.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with the NMC in the adult branch.
• Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health (Certificate, Diploma or Degree).

Responsibilities

• Manage health screening and surveillance programmes.
• Provide health advice to service users.
• Manage junior clinical staff.
• Contribute to review and development of the Service's strategies for prevention of ill health.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

Autonomy

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Occupational Health qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Degree)

Job description

Unestablished Senior Occupational Health Adviser

University of Cambridge

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £42,254-56,535 per year
• Type: Permanent
• Employment: Full-time

8 hours ago

Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling role in a supportive and inclusive working environment?

The University of Cambridge is inviting applications for the position of Senior Occupational Health Adviser to join our busy, friendly team at the Occupational Health Service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the adult branch, who holds a post registration qualification in Occupational Health at Certificate, Diploma or Degree level.

The successful applicant will enable efficient and effective service delivery through undertaking clinical activities, such as managing health screening and surveillance programmes, and providing health advice to service users; management of junior clinical staff; and contributing to the review, development and implementation of the Service's strategies for prevention of ill health and promotion of wellbeing of service users.

You should have excellent organisational and communication skills, including being proficient in use of Microsoft Office programmes and databases. You will be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You should also have a comprehensive working knowledge of Occupational Health Law and Health, Safety and Employment Law; experience of management of caseloads, health surveillance and health screening programmes; and be able to work in a culturally sensitive way, using your own initiative while knowing when to consult with senior colleagues.

The role is full time (37 hours per week), working over five days Monday – Friday. Due to the nature of this role, the post holder is required to work on-site for their full contracted hours.

Please see the further information link below for a full job description, person specification and more information relating to this post.

Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list). This appointment also requires NMC Registration.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: .

Please quote reference AS50931 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwipery Council (NMC) in the adult branch, who holds a post registration qualification in Occupational Health at Certificate, Diploma or Degree level. The successful applicant will enable efficient and effective service delivery through undertaking clinical activities, such as managing health screening and surveillance programmes, and providing health advice to service users; management of junior clinical staff; and contributing to the review, development and implementation of the Service's strategies for prevention of ill health and promotion of wellbeing of service users. You should have excellent organisational and communication skills, including being proficient in use of Microsoft office programmes and databases. You will be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You should also have a comprehensive working knowledge of Occupational Health Law and Health, Safety and Employment Law; experience of management of caseloads, health surveillance and health screening programmes; and be able to work in a culturally sensitive way, using your own initiative while knowing when to consult with senior colleagues. The role is full time (37 hours per week), working over five days Monday ¿ Friday. Due to the nature of this role, the post holder is required to work on-site for their full contracted hours.