Occupational Health Advisor (729)

at  Health Partners

ABOUT HEALTH PARTNERS

Health Partners is one of the UK’s leading Occupational Health organisations, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 2.5 million employees across the UK workforce. We combine expert advice and clinical services with smart systems to deliver impact driven health programs tailored to our clients’ needs.
With over 950 employees working with over 400 clients, we pride ourselves on developing strong partnerships with our clients, getting to the heart of their individual challenges and needs; tailoring occupational health packages to suit them.
Our people are important to us and as we take care of our clients, we also make sure that we are taking care of every single person who works with us. So, when you join us, we promise to put our support behind you and your career.
You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things. You’ll learn from the expertise of our senior leaders, from the best in our business.

SKILLS

Registered Nurse (Part 1)
Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health Degree/Diploma
Meticulous written skills and attention to detail
Excellent communicator with a range of stakeholders
Excellent time management skills
Understanding of own competence, how this relates to practice and where to escalate/seek support to ensure safe practice
IT literacy and competence
Comprehensive understanding of the principles and practice of data protection and confidentiality in OH
Case management and provision of OH advice
General medicals and health surveillance experience
Ability to demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to work
Visible commitment to excellence in practice and a convincing advocate of proactive occupational health service delivery
Negotiation and motivational skills, ability to accept and deliver constructive feedback
Skilled and confident in creating and delivering presentations to clients and employees

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Occupational Health
Diploma

ROLE OUTLINE

Health Partners have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our collaborative, dynamic and multidisciplinary team.
As an Occupational Health Advisor, you’ll make a tangible and lasting difference to people’s lives every day. In return, we take great care to ensure our Occupational Health team are continually and consistently supported and developed. Above all, we foster an inclusive culture and a healthy work-life balance to ensure you can be at your best and we practice what we preach.
We have a full time hybrid position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday & a part time, hybrid role, with 3 days on site & 1 day remote (30 hours over 4 days). This will be based on our clients site in Beeston, Nottingham.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Providing expert, evidence based case management services for referrals relating to attendance, fitness for work and other requests for OH advice.
• Providing professional, comprehensive and evidence based written reports
• Providing expert advice in respect of legislative requirements and best practice relating to OH
• Providing fitness medicals and health surveillance where required that meet best practice requirements and in line with Health Partners’ policies and protocols
• Evaluating the results of medicals and surveillance provided, and ensuring that the correct advice in relation to fitness is communicated, escalating where clinically appropriate
• Providing (where competent) other OH services where required such as vaccinations, travel health services, ergonomic advice, or health promotion for our clients
• Providing clinical supervision and support other team members where relevant (such as OH Technicians)
• Committed to maintaining valid and up to date registration with the NMC and complying with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues, clinical supervision and continuous learning and development as a registered nurse
• You should be proficient in the provision of:
• Spirometry
• Audiometry
• General Medicals
• Drug and Alcohol screening
• Case Management
• Fitness for role assessments