OHA) Academia / Education Occupational Health Adviser

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified OHA, to take on a new challenge, and join a large and well-respected business in South Wales. I am working with a business to source an Occupational Health Advisor with Academia / Education experience to work at their site in South Wales. Our client is interested in applications from experienced OHA's, with an OH qualification, and with a wide experience in all aspects of OHA practice, in particular sickness absence and wellbeing. You must have a UK driving licence and your own car. It would be beneficial to be on Part 3 of the register but not essential. The role involves 60% case management and 40% wellbeing. This is a newly created role so you will be tasked with setting up a brand-new wellbeing programme for the business. You will therefore need to be a dynamic worker with the capacity to manage both aspects of the role. Main duties within this role Include: (guideline only) · Ensure compliance with Department of Health, H&S and other guidelines/legislation · Advise, monitor, and assess clinical practice of the OH team · Ensure compliance with Department of Health, H&S and other guidelines/legislation · Assess, plan, implement, deliver and evaluate programmes of care · Work with divisional directors/managers to implement company objectives · Recognise the development needs of junior, or less experienced staff, take appropriate action and maintain and monitor any training plans · Explore and develop further OH business opportunities Skills We are looking for candidates to take a proactive approach and have strong skills in the following areas: · Full OH Remit · Case Management · Fit for Work medicals · Health Surveillance · Health Promotion This job description is a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the person and is not exhaustive - it should be used as a guideline only. Subject to the needs of the service, the content of the job description for this post is subject to continuous review.

• NMC Registration Essential (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Be a Registered General Nurse
• Be on part 3 of the NMC register
• Full UK Driving License
• Ability to act part of a team with the ability to work autonomously when needed
• Post registration experience in a variety of settings.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Professional awareness and ongoing professional development
• Good knowledge base of clinical conditions.
• Ability to cope with a varying work load
The successful Occupational Health Advisor would be required to maintain excellent client relationships, for this reason successful candidates must be able to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate their workload. Confidence and first-rate communication skills are essential.