Occupational Health Advisor

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Health at Work Nurse Advisor for a 12 months maternity cover who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service.

Are you a Registered Nurse who has experience in promoting health at work and is passionate about improving wellbeing?

This may be the new opportunity for you!

The Health at Work Service at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is nationally accredited as a Safe, Effective, Occupational Health Service (SEQOHS).

We are committed to supporting and developing our people, the Trust’s leadership development pathway will offer you a range of opportunities to enhance your skills and confidence to practice effectively and compassionately.

We are committed to providing an environment which supports a healthy work life balance, our opening hours are between 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday and will be pleased to consider a variety of flexible working options to suit your needs.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary,  subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121 pro rata.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide advice that aims to protect and promote health and wellbeing of employees of a variety of organisations.

You will be providing clear impartial advice to both managers and employees to optimise health and wellbeing at work, reduce sickness absence and prevent work related ill health and injury.

You will also advise East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust and external clients on strategies to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Additionally, you will assist the health at work team to provide, maintain and develop a first-class health at work service.

You will also need to contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, protocol and standards of practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.