Occupational Health Adviser

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting an experienced Occupational Health Adviser to provide an effective occupational health and wellbeing service to one of the three Acute Hospitals within the MSE Trust and external organisations, as contracted.

If successful you will actively participate and contribute to the development of a high quality Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service for all staff in the Trust and external organisations.

You will also proactively engage with all stakeholders in order to influence the health and well-being of the organisation and its employees and offer specialist advice on matters relation to occupational health and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or hold Professional Registration, have a OH Diploma or equivalent degree and have experience as an Occupational Health Adviser either in the private sector or at a Band 5 level or above.

So, if this sounds like the right role for you - please apply today,

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of the team. Some of your main duties will include:

To provide an effective occupational health and wellbeing service across the three Acute Hospitals within the MSE NHS Trust and external organisations, as contracted.

To actively participate and contribute to the development of a high quality Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service for all staff in the Trust and external organisations.

To proactively engage with all stakeholders in order to influence the health and well-being of the organisation and its employees.

To offer specialist advice on matters relation to occupational health and wellbeing

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-COR-BR-0363

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road,

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Occupational Health experience
Demonstrable post qualification experience
Work history evidences experience with Case Management

Desirable

Previously worked in an NHS setting

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist Practitioner Course in OH

Desirable

Health Surveillance

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Occupational Health experience
Demonstrable post qualification experience
Work history evidences experience with Case Management

Desirable

Previously worked in an NHS setting

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist Practitioner Course in OH

Desirable

Health Surveillance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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