Occupational Health Advisor

Job Ref: SR-5308
Occupational Health Advisor
Location: Wigan (3 days) and Skelmersdale (1 day), Lancashire
Job Type: 4 days a week permanent
Occupational Health Staffing are looking to recruit an occupational health advisor on a 4 day a week permanent basis in Lancashire - Wigan (3 days) and Skelmersdale (1 day). Working on a stand-alone basis for a manufacturing company with the support of a Physio you will undertake a full OH remit as follows:-
• Plan and implement statutory health surveillance programme relevant to requirements.
• Provide site with proactive continuous health awareness including monthly health education.
• Plan and implement statutory and non-statutory health monitoring of ‘at risk’ groups of employees.
• Review post job offer health information and support management in assessing specific requirements of individuals and fitness for role.
• Provide advice and support to employees on health-related matters and, if necessary, refer to the relevant support e.g. GP, Physiotherapist or a relevant agency.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports relating to health screening activities.
• Monitor sickness absence in conjunction with the HR team to identify and implement effective return to work or continued working
• Assist the HR team with specific employee’s health assessments in relation to the disability provision of the Equality Act 2010 and other legislation.
To Apply you will:-
• Be a Registered General nurse
• Hold an Occupational Health qualification
Salary: £40K pro rata (£32K actual) + Benefits