Occupational Health Advisor

Location
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £30.00 per hour
Reference JO-2009-362_1601387443
Duration 6 months

Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Royston

Job Type: 6 month contract

Rate: £30 per hour

My client is a global science and chemicals organisation who currently required an experience Occupational Health Advisor to undertake a contract position.

The purpose of the job is to provide support to the OH Administrator, OH Technicians, OH Nurse and OH Manager by participating in the development and maintenance of a full OH service for all employees of the Company.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver and administer the Health Surveillance/Screening programmes in line with Company and Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in line with departmental policy.
  • Maintaining up-to date and accurate manual and computerised records for OH in accordance with Data Protection, Medical Confidentiality and Company requirements.
  • To educate employees in the Occupational Health standards and requirements of the Company, to raise levels of compliance.
  • Deliver Occupational Health case management and rehabilitation services in partnership with Management, HR, EHS, the OH Manager and OH Physician
  • To asses an individual's immunity to certain diseases and where appropriate give advice, administer appropriate tests or administer vaccinations to employees consistent with current departmental protocols and Department of Health guidelines.
  • To assess individuals fitness to work by reviewing paper based Health questionnaires and by performing new employment health screening interviews.
  • Undertaking work place visits to survey working environments, understand working conditions and working with the EHS team, giving advice on practical Health and Safety improvements in line with relevant H&S legislation.
  • To assist in the development of proactive and reactive programmes to deliver health promotion, work ability and employee wellness activities for all employees across the business.

Skills and experience required

· Registered Nurse on NMC register (Part 1 or 2) with at least 3 years broad based post registration experience

· Post graduate qualification in Occupational Health (Diploma/Degree)

· Must be proficient in working with Microsoft packages and have strong IT skills, preferable use of OPAS or similar OH Database

· Working knowledge of H&S legislation

· Experience of case management

· Quality issues and detailed understanding of clinical governance, audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to OH

Desired Skills

  • Experience in an industrial/ chemical or pharmaceutical environment

The primary base for this position is Royston, with travel to Brimsdown expected on a weekly/fortnightly basis. In the future there is also a possibility of travel to Cambridge and Sonning sites on a quarterly basis.