Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

• Support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.
• In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, to deliver OH clinical activity such as, Pre-placement health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention. The post -holder may be asked to support the service with management referral consultation and reporting.
• As an Occupational Health Adviser, provide evidence-based opinion, intervention and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment and to influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.
• Take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery and actively promote the work of the OH service by acting as a key link for managers and HR to named clinical programme groups or external clients.
• Support the OH Nurses, Clinic Nurses, and Administrative Staff, and others as appropriate.

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written
• Communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and show initiative
• Ability to organise and manage own time
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Basic Counselling skills
• Computer literacy
• Venepuncture
• Demonstration of comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and its application to the workplace and associated risks
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player