Occupational Health Adviser

Job overview

Workplace Health and Wellbeing have the opportunity to welcome an Occupational Health Adviser to join their clinical team providing services to an NHS and external customers throughout the region. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical activities including immunisation assessments and administration as well as occupational health screening requirements. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of services on both NHS and non-NHS customers.

Main duties of the job

To assist the delivery of Occupational Health services to an NHS customer and other external contracts under the supervision of a qualified occupational health nurse.

The post holder will undertake a variety of clinical duties which will include case management, health screening activities (eg Spirometry, audiometry, vision screening, height, weight, blood pressure), venepuncture as well as administration of occupational related immunisations.   The post holder will be required to drive throughout Norfolk and Suffolk providing clinic and site visits, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential for the post (adjustments can be made for candidates with a disability)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:

• To work within clearly defined Occupational Health procedures and within limits of competency.
• To record accurate and confidential occupational health information into staff records following all appointments and communication with the department. To update computerized records as required.
• To use Occupational Health knowledge, principles and practice to assess an individual’s fitness to perform a particular job role at the pre-placement stage and during employment taking into account any relevant legislation such as the Equality Act 2010.
• To undertake health-screening tests, which include audiometry and spirometry, and to interpret the results in line with procedures and occupational health standards. To inform the client of the results and any implications on working practice. To liaise with a Senior Occupational Health Adviser in more complex cases or where results indicate.
• To assess an individuals immunity to certain diseases and where appropriate give advice or administer appropriate tests or vaccinations.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role