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Occupational Health Advisor

Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RP, England

Salary

£48,000 - £20 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Occupational Health Advisor position in Telford offers a salary of up to £48,000 per annum, along with a 20% annual bonus.
  • The role requires a minimum of NMC Level One registration and a relevant Occupational Health Diploma or Degree.
  • Candidates with experience in a manufacturing background or similar fields are preferred, and SCPHN qualification is advantageous.
  • The OHA will provide clinical advice, conduct health assessments, and assist in developing Occupational Health policies while working autonomously.
  • This position involves collaboration with various teams, promoting health and wellbeing initiatives, and supporting mental health strategies.

Job title: Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Telford + occasional travel to Worcester

Salary: up to £48,000 per annum (+ 20% annual bonus)

Role Summary

The Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) is a people focused collaborator who is supportive of an inclusive environment, and plays a crucial role in leading the on-site Occupational Health service. The aim of the specialty is to support the prevention of work-related illness and injury by providing proactive robust clinical advice and recommendations to the company.

Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager, this role will deliver a full remit of Occupational Health support, completing clinical records in compliance with medical confidentiality guidelines and Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) expectations. The OHA will handle their own diary and case load and work autonomously as a specialist in the field of Occupational Health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist advice and actionable recommendations to line managers and HR in relation to employees' health concerns.
  • Complete fitness for work Health Assessments for new starters
  • Attend regular meetings with HR and Operational Managers, providing an overview of OH activities and updates on employee health issues including absence cases
  • Assist the HR Manager to monitor, review and develop Occupational Health Policies and procedures to ensure they meet current legislation and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on best practice and clinical standards recommendations
  • Assist with the implementation and running of the health surveillance programme in line with HSE guidelines including COSHH; Control of Noise AT Work Regs (2005), Control of Vibration at Work Regs (2005) and ensure clinical standards are met.
  • Support management with the completion of individual risk assessments and workplace assessments where a health need has been identified as a concern.
  • Support the site in developing its Mental Health wellbeing strategy
  • Proactively support the organisation in the delivery of wellbeing initiatives
  • Support with facilitating environmental surveys and provide Occupational Health related advice to colleagues
  • Deliver presentations / training sessions to promote health and wellbeing
  • Take part in departmental audits

Required skills/experience

  • NMC Level One registration;
  • Relevant OH Diploma or Degree would be essential;
  • Experience working within a manufacturing background or similar would be advantageous;
  • SCPHN - Preferable;
  • To be able to form effective and proactive working relationships with Operations Management teams, HR, Health and Safety, Senior Leadership team, Employees.
  • To support the Union in understanding the role and purpose of Occupational Health.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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