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- Private Medical Insurance with an annual BUPA health screening
- Excellent defined contribution pension scheme with life insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holiday
- Good sick pay scheme and on site Occupational Health presence
- Flexible working after full training and familiarisation
- Friendly, supportive working environment with opportunities for further professional development
- To work closely in conjunction with the HS&E team, line managers and the People Team to provide a proactive and effective occupational health service to the business.
- To work as an independent practitioner and be able to provide professional specialist advice and support to the Business
- To conduct health assessments with referred employees and consequently provide timely and clear advice and recommendations to line management, people team and employees.
- To provide and manage surveillance and fitness to work programmes in relation to a variety of legislative and best practice needs such as audiology, blood lead, spirometry, night worker assessments and any other relevant types of surveillance. This list is not exhaustive.
- To assist in the development of Company surveillance programmes and health/wellbeing/awareness campaigns and to take full responsibility for their subsequent launch and promotion.
- To attend and participate in operational and health and safety meetings and seek to add value in relation to occupational health issues.
- To create reports on potential health issues, where required.
- To conduct and participate in relevant audits, when required.
- To support the Mental Health First aiders when required.
- To ensure all new employees to the business undertake a pre-employment medical and that all leavers from the business undergo an exit medical.
- To actively participate in the creation and delivery of training sessions across a wide range of occupational health issues, as agreed with Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager.
- To contribute to Company newsletters and health related leaflets.
- To maintain confidential medical records in line with all legal and statutory regs.
- To assist with compilation of medical information for employer liability claims for release to claimants’ solicitors and employer brokers and insurers.
- To maintain and grow professional competencies, skills and knowledge base by networking and continued professional education.
- RGN qualification (part 1 NMC register) -Essential.
- Recognised qualification (part 3 of NMC register) in Occupational Health at degree level or equivalent - Essential.
- Previous participation in the creation of policies and procedures, the promotion of workplace health strategies and training experience is vital.
- Possess a broad knowledge of health and safety legislation.
- Up to date training and competence in all aspects of Health Surveillance.
- Up to date knowledge on Occupational Health law.
- Previous experience in an occupational health setting within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in preventing occupationally related diseases and injuries through the implementation of effective health risk management.
- Experience in working as an independent practitioner to be able to support managers and HR with all aspects of case management.
