Occupational Health Advisor

Randstad Care; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

Occupational Health Advisor (OHA)

Location: Wigan

Sector: Manufacturing

Salary: up to 48,000 + benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Car scheme or cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Eye care and more.

The role:

Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer with a global reputation for producing high quality products and household brands. We are currently looking for an experienced and proactive Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) to complement their Occupational Health Team within their manufacturing site based in Wigan.

As the Occupational Health Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting to reduce/prevent work-related illness and injury, by providing expert advice and recommendations. Your key duties will include:

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and practical recommendations to line managers and HR regarding employee health concerns.
• Conduct fitness for work health assessments for new employees.
• Participate in regular meetings with HR and Operational Managers, reporting on Occupational Health activities and updates on employee health, including absence cases.
• Support the Occupational Health Manager in supervising, reviewing, and developing Occupational Health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) best practices and clinical standards.
• Assist the Occupational Health Manager and act as a deputy when necessary.
• Help implement and manage the health surveillance program according to HSE guidelines, including COSHH, Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005), Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (2005), and ensure clinical standards are met.
• Assist management with individual risk assessments and workplace assessments when health concerns are identified.
• Support the site in developing its Mental Health wellbeing strategy.
• Actively support the organisation in delivering wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist in facilitating environmental surveys and provide Occupational Health-related advice to collaborators.
• Conduct presentations and training sessions to promote health and wellbeing.
• Participate in departmental audits.

The desired candidate:

• NMC Level One registration;
• Relevant OH Diploma or Degree is essential;
• Experience working within a manufacturing background or similar is advantageous;
• SCPHN - Preferable;
• Ability to form effective and proactive working relationships with Operations Management teams, HR, Health and Safety, Senior Leadership team, and Employees.
• Support the Union in understanding the role and purpose of Occupational Health.

Does this sound like the perfect role for you?

If so, please contact the Randstad Nursing and Healthcare team for more information.