Occupational Health Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team at the heart of our Grangemouth Manufacturing operations. Within this role you would manage and oversee the occupational health department, while owning, developing and maintaining the occupational health policies, procedures and managing data.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting pre-employment medicals, fit to work medicals and health surveillance.
• Being responsible for management referrals, providing specialist advice to line managers and HR and escalate to physician where applicable, and perform individual risk assessments.
• Implementing and maintaining compliance related to GDPR for managing of medical records and online platform (software), through digitalization and new technology.
• Raising awareness, developing and leading monthly health / wellness promotions on relevant health and wellbeing topics.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and Syngenta Code of Practices related to Occupational Health.
• Reviewing of health surveillance matrix (audiometry, spirometry and skin surveillance).
• Reporting emerging trends from trend analysis and implementing action to address emerging trends.
• Carrying out audits of facility.
• Managing KPI’s for Occupational Health department.

What we are looking for?

• Experience in an occupational health facility and proficient in occupational health and health surveillance techniques.
• Relevant Occupational Health Degree and specialist practitioner.
• Experience with RIDDOR reportable cases.
• Good understanding of Occupational Hygiene and link between health and hygiene, plus previous Occupational Health Management experience desirable.
• Registered General Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Ability to efficiently plan, organize and prioritize multiple activities with exhibit attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively across all organization levels.
• Highly ethical individual who leads with integrity and accountability.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion