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Occupational Health Advisor - Hertfordshire

  • Location:

    Hatfield

  • Sector:

    Occupational Health Advisor

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

  • Contact:

    Ellen Harris

  • Contact email:

    ellen@ohmedical.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01582235500

  • Job ref:

    EH1401

  • Published:

    almost 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-06-17

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

OH Medical are recruiting for an Occupational Health Advisor to join an award winning in house Occupational Health team near St Albans in a full time permanent position.

The Remit


As the Occupational Health Advisor you will be providing OH clinics and undertake health screening providing high quality professional advice, support and guidance to service users.

 

Your duties will include:

  • Delivery of Health Surveillance and Pre-employment/placement screening, advising on candidate’s fitness for work

  • Participate in the management of inoculation injuries

  • Refer to the Occupational Health Physician any cases deemed to be beyond the remit of the Nurse Advisor

  • Risk assessment following a body fluid exposure, for blood borne viruses and taking appropriate action in accordance with the Dept of Health guidelines

  • Respond to requests for support / information on the working environment

  • Manage own case load including case management relating to the management of absence attributable to sickness

  • Write letters to GP/Specialists

 

Skill Requirements

  • NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 Essential Part 3 highly desirable

  • Qualified to degree/ Diploma level in Occupational Health Preferred

  • Experienced working in an Occupational Health Environment

  • Knowledge and experience of Employment Law as it relates to Occupational Health, Immunisation and venepuncture schedules and protocols, Health promotion, and Access to Medical Reports Act and Data Protection Act

  • Good communication skills written and verbal

  • Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Cohort

  • Ability to manage own workload, self-motivate and identify priorities

 

Salary & Benefits

 

  • Negotiable Depending on Experience

  • Pension Scheme

  • Professional Development

  • Family Friendly Policies

  • Child Care Vouchers

  • Discounted Memberships At The Hertfordshire Sports Village

  • Generous Annual Leave.

  • Plus More

 

For more information on this fantastic opportunity and to discuss in confidence please call Ellen, or the Team on 01582 235 500 or email your CV to info@ohmedical.co.uk

OH Medical is a leading recruitment consultancy within the Occupational Health sector. We recruit agency and permanent Occupational Health staff nationwide