Occupational Health Nurse, based in Ipswich with occasional travel.
£48,000 (FTE) dependant upon experience.
Full Time or Part Time hours available We have an outstanding opportunity to join a large professional service, blue-chip employer and take a lead in delivering their Occupational Health provision to their employees.
This is an opportunity to work closely with the HR and Wellbeing Nurse, supporting and delivering the full Occupational Health remit.
About the Team: This is a pivotal role, working closely alongside HR and the Wellbeing Nurse to provide Occupational Health service to a large professional workforce.
The Role: The post-holder will provide effective and proactive wellbeing support to employees and will deliver Occupational Health services.
This will include employee health appointments, annual medicals and assistance on wellbeing campaigns.
Core responsibilities Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to line managers, HR colleagues and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work and any necessary adjustments.
Review pre-employment health questionnaires and provide guidance on medical concerns to the HR team.
Completion of the first stage of annual medical screening process for the Ipswich based senior staff.
Provide appointments to staff to discuss physical or mental health related issues (either work or non-work related) and discuss options for support.
Provide signposting to relevant options for support and promote internal support options including our employee assistance programme and private medical insurance scheme.
Assist with staff referrals to our external Occupational Health Doctor.
Attend team meetings across the firm to highlight the service and overall importance of health and wellbeing.
Assist with the development and implementation of our firmwide wellbeing strategy and ongoing initiatives.
Monitoring and reporting of common themes or areas for concern.
Provide ad hoc promotions such as mole checking, BMI checks, blood pressure etc.
Compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
Personal Qualities To show a positive and pro-active approach in the companys wellbeing efforts.
To build relationships with employees and stakeholders to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.
Show initiative when responding to queries and actively try to seek solutions to problems.
To support staff with their concerns and offer avenues for support.
Qualifications and Experience Occupational Health Qualification is essential Experience in delivering corporate Occupational Health services and health assessments.
NMC registration as an adult nurse/registration in progress.
Mental Health First Aid Training (preferred).
MHFA training will be provided if not already obtained.
Phlebotomy skills preferred, but not essential.
Skills: Exemplary communication skills.
Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork Adaptable and flexible.
Self-motivated, ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support.
Ability to pay attention to detail and check own work.
Reliable and well organised.
Ability to manage own work effectively.
Ability to remain calm and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
Benefits: 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service Long Service holiday award 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare - BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance Paid ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) day Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex membership Electric car scheme Dress for your Day Policy Agile Working Policy Next Steps: For further details please get in touch and we will arrange a call at a time that is convenient to you.
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