Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Job Description

4Recruitment Services  are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor.

The postholder will form part of a strong team of advisors providing a professional, proactive and comprehensive Occupational Health service for managers and employees on matters relating to the health, safety and wellbeing of the working population. 

The postholder will support provision of the extended occupational health services across the council through the range of external organisations such as counselling, physiotherapy, and occupational health physician.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Deliver health surveillance, health assessments and preplacement services, reporting to managers and senior officers on the health and safety of fitness for role and providing an evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions
• Case management, being competent and confident providing clear, practical guidance that supports both employers and employees, drawing on your professional judgement and up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Deliver, within a team, an occupational health service for the council and contracted external partner, providing advice, guidance and support on work related health matters including suitability for employment, fitness to work and rehabilitation
• Work to the appropriate professional standards in compliance with legislation and council policies and ensuring that that customers are provided with a high standard of care while contributing to the development, delivery, and evaluation of effective and efficient health promotion activities for staff ensuring a high quality and value for money service
• Use clinical skills and knowledge identifying and highlighting areas of opportunity for improvements and developments that will have a positive impact on the efficiency of the service and promotes a proactive approach to health promotion and ill health prevention
• Provide clinical and professional advice and guidance to other clinical and non-clinical staff and foster collaborative partnerships with other services to ensure that customers are well served and the service is recognised for its holistic care
• Lead and facilitate as delegated the development and implementation of workforce health and wellbeing service objectives to ensure the activities meet the needs of the council and partners and supports growth
• Participate in the supervision of clinical nursing practice to ensure it is safe, effective and evidence based and lead in the development of clinical standards ensuring these are set, embedded, and monitored in conjunction with the Occupational Health Manager

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Educated to degree /diploma level (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and possess significant relevant work-based experience.
• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrates evidence of continuous personal and professional development and recognises the importance of sharing learning
• A broad range of occupational health nursing experience advising on complex issues, working within a wide range of environments, including complex customer focused unionised environments
• Experience of the development and delivery of  Health surveillance (including HAVS T3), assessments, and pre placement assessments, ensuring knowledge and understanding remains up to date
• Experience of working in pressured environment to time and resource constraints effectively
• Experience of developing and sustaining influential and productive working relationships with colleagues and wider partners.
• Experience of working independently and on own initiative, and coping with conflicting priorities positively

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email  gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com