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.