Occupational Health Advisor (981)

Date Posted:  27 Oct 2024
Department:  Clinical - On Site
Location: 

Barrow in Furness, GB

About Health Partners

Health Partners is one of the UK’s leading Occupational Health organisations, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 2.5 million employees across the UK workforce. We combine expert advice and clinical services with smart systems to deliver impact driven health programs tailored to our clients’ needs.

Role Outline

Health Partners have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our collaborative, dynamic and multidisciplinary team, based at our client's site in Barrow-in-Furness.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the delivery of an exceptional occupational health service to our client. This is a great opportunity for a qualified individual to expand their skillset and experience in a supportive team environment, in a great location only a stone's throw away from the beautiful, renowned Lake District.


As an Occupational Health Advisor, you'll make a tangible and lasting difference to people's lives every day. In return, we take great care to ensure our Occupational Health team are continually and consistently supported and developed. Above all, we foster an inclusive culture and a healthy work-life balance to ensure you can be at your best and we practice what we preach.

 

This is a full time position, where the successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on site. The working hours are Monday to Thursday between 07.15am to 4pm, and Fridays between 7.15am to 11.45am.

 


What you'll be doing:

  • Providing expert, evidence based case management services for referrals relating to attendance, fitness for work and other requests for OH advice.  
  • Providing professional, comprehensive and evidence based written reports  
  • Providing expert advice in respect of legislative requirements and best practice relating to OH  
  • Providing fitness medicals and health surveillance where required that meet best practice requirements and in line with Health Partners’ policies and protocols 
  • Evaluating the results of medicals and surveillance provided, and ensuring that the correct advice in relation to fitness is communicated, escalating where clinically appropriate 
  • Providing (where competent) other OH services where required such as vaccinations, travel health services, ergonomic advice, or health promotion for our clients 
  • Providing clinical supervision and support other team members where relevant (such as OH Technicians) 
  • Committed to maintaining valid and up to date registration with the NMC and complying with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues, clinical supervision and continuous learning and development as a registered nurse 
  • You should be proficient in the provision of: 
    • Spirometry 
    • Audiometry 
    • General Medicals 
    • Drug and Alcohol screening 
    • Case Management 
    • Fitness for role assessments

Skills

Registered Nurse (Part 1)
Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health Degree/Diploma
Meticulous written skills and attention to detail
Excellent communicator with a range of stakeholders
Excellent time management skills
Understanding of own competence, how this relates to practice and where to escalate/seek support to ensure safe practice
IT literacy and competence
Comprehensive understanding of the principles and practice of data protection and confidentiality in OH
Case management and provision of OH advice
General medicals and health surveillance experience
Ability to demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to work
Visible commitment to excellence in practice and a convincing advocate of proactive occupational health service delivery
Negotiation and motivational skills, ability to accept and deliver constructive feedback
Skilled and confident in creating and delivering presentations to clients and employees

Education & Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Occupational Health
Diploma

Salary

We are offering a competitive salary for this position, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Certifications

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration

Company Benefits

One of the best things about joining Health Partners is our rewards package. We appreciate the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

  • Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
  • Life assurance
  • Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to Vitality Health

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer support scheme.

 

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

 

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

 

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.

 

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and you’ll be able to upload your profile/CV from there. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss this role further, please send an email to jobs@healthpartnersgroup.com

 

We look forward to you joining our team!

Recruiter

For more information, please contact Jade at Jade.Wakefield@healthpartners.uk.com