Occupational Health Advisor

Description

• Ensure that clinical equipment is maintained and calibrated on a planned basis in coordination with the administrative team
• To assist in the development/revision of KML OH management system procedures and work instructions for clinical and operational functions, liaising with the Clinical Lead and other members of the KML OH team for support
• Liaise with third party OH services using KML OH/ Keltbray on-boarding procedures and clinical audit to monitor service provision
• Assist in the production of clinical procedures to enable KML OH to function as an occupational health provider. Keeping abreast of changing legislation and clinical practice in order to best advise the business in meeting clinical compliance
• To interface with business development activities as required
• Provide updates to guidance regarding health screening and surveillance as clinically appropriate
• Liaise professionally with the Clinical Director; an employee’s health and medical professionals (with informed consent) as applicable
• Carry out drug and alcohol testing as per KML OH management system as required
• Advise in escalation of clinical cases identified through routine medicals and health assessments
• Take responsibility for own professional development including NMC Revalidation
• Support KML OH in meeting and maintaining its external accreditations and support the Clinical Lead in delivery of the clinical audit process
• Advise on management of ad hoc OH issues as they arise (for Keltbray and external clients)
• Abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain confidentiality in line with KML OH policy/procedure
• To organise and control own workload as required
• Undertake all mandatory training requirements
• To feedback general and specific information regarding a client contract as required
• Conduct workplace risk assessments as required
• To attend relevant meetings providing OH input as required
• Work in partnership with the clinical and administrative teams, Clinical Lead, Operations Manager and Directors
• Review the health screening /surveillance results for the OHT team and advise on escalation or fitness to work in line with KML OH management system and best clinical practice
• Maintain accurate record keeping in line with GDPR and KML OH procedures, and adhere to KML OH and NMC confidentiality practice
• Conduct HAVS tier 1 – 3 screening (subject to professional scope of practice) as per KML OH management system, liaising with the Clinical Lead/ Clinical Director where referrals for Tier 3 & 4 assessments are required
• Undertake pre-placement screening as per KML OH management system, including fitness reporting
• Provide case management and occupational health (OH) screening and surveillance services as directed by the business in line with the KML OH management system, relevant legislation, and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements
• Meet DBS requirements
• Conduct face-to-face and/or remote case management consultations to adhere to the KML OH management system, working within professional scope of practice, and liaising with referring managers and other relevant healthcare professionals as required; and make (and overseeing) onward referrals as applicable
• Assist in creating/delivery of health promotion programmes in line with client requirements and identified health needs analysis

Requirements

• Car driver with own transport
• Registered nurse with the NMC part 1
• Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Occupational Health (NMC part 3)
• Understanding of SEQOHS audit and re-accreditation process
• Management experience within occupational health
• Reliable, punctual, organised, flexible and presentable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously with high degree of integrity
• Understanding of eOPAS G2 Occupational Health management system (database)
• People management skills and experience

Benefits

Work Schedule

• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Fully Remote Working
• Days: 3 days per week (Friday required; other days flexible)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance