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OH Works prides itself on providing safe, effective, high quality, OH Services to a range of clients predominantly in the Health and Higher Education Sectors. We are seeking experienced OH (Nurse) Advisors to complement our team supporting organisations positively manage the health of their employees and/or students ensuring their health and well being is prioritised.
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The Occupational Health Advisor allocated to Benenden Health will work predominantly remotely from home as part of the OH Advisory team with a one day a week in person commitment required for Benenden Hospital (Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX). The post holder will contribute to the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service and play a key role with the ongoing development of the company and our service provision to our clients.
The role will include sickness absence management, complex case management, post offer health assessments and whilst on site some vaccination and immunisation work coupled with health surveillance . You will be expected to use your specialist clinical skills to provide expert, evidence-based assessments and produce high standard and quality-management advice reports as well as participate in the wider clinical governance agenda.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work as an independent practitioner and be able to provide impartial, professional, evidence-based, specialist advice and support to employees and their managers
• To carry out telephone and video case management within OHWorks guidelines and produce comprehensive and holistic reports to management with signposting as appropriate
• To recognise a ‘cause for concern’ and act appropriately whether it is of a physical or psychological nature including Safeguarding Concerns
• Manage health records ensuring completion in a timely manner, safe storage, security, and confidentiality at all times complying with relevant legislation and good practice
• Providing advice to employees on improving their health and support in maintaining their attendance/returning to work#
• Managing cases from date of referral to sustained return to work, following up with individuals as required and updating HR/line managers on the outcome of those interventions
• Undertaking Case Conferences with management as necessary
• To have good IT skills especially with use of Microsoft Office packages including Teams and be able to use patient management systems following training and support
• Conduct post-offer health assessments and have a good knowledge of UK legislation and guidance on fitness for work
• Support the triage process ensuring cases are seen by the most appropriate clinician
• Assist with registers and contract tracing where required – Blood Borne Viruses, Needlestick Injuries advice and follow up & Health Surveillance, infectious disease outbreaks)
• When on site undertake vaccinations and immunisations as well as some health surveillance work
• Participate in all clinical governance activities including clinical audit, training and revalidation
• To work in accordance with all OHWorks policies and protocols
• To adhere to the NMC Code at all times
  Pay: £42,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have a specialist qualification in Occupational Health?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canterbury CT1 1U