Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

ENGINEERINGUK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job description

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About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details

Duration: This is a part-time opportunity (2-3 days a week) and will require onsite presence.

Location: The Quadrant: MK (Onsite Milton Keynes)

Band & Salary: Band 4C 43,588 - 49,037 subject to experience.

Closing date: 11th April 2025. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision.

Brief Description
Who are we looking for?

Join our clinical team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional Occupational Health services for Network Rail line managers and employees delivering face-to-face clinical appointments.

As a valued member of our team, you'll provide expert advice and support, ensuring the well-being and safety of our workforce. Your dedication to excellence will drive us forward as we strive to maintain a healthy and inclusive workplace environment. Having a strong background and experience in health surveillance and case management will be essential for this role.
About the role (External)
What does the average day look like?

Be at the heart of our Occupational Health team, where your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the well-being of Network Rail employees.

You'll conduct thorough clinical assessments aligned with our standards and protocols, encompassing health surveillance, fitness-to-work evaluations, management referrals and more. Crafting precise reports in adherence to Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines, you'll offer insights on fitness for work and necessary adjustments while upholding confidentiality. Your role extends beyond clinical duties; you'll be a liaison between Occupational Health, Human Resources, and Line Managers, addressing emerging issues and trends collaboratively.

Leading by example, with a strong background in health surveillance and recent relevant experience, you'll supervise our dedicated Occupational Health Technicians, ensuring service quality is maintained to the highest standards. With meticulous attention to detail, you'll manage employee health records in compliance with legal requirements. Your contribution to data collection and reporting will be pivotal in monitoring performance and achieving key objectives. By staying abreast of industry guidelines and maintaining professional standards, you'll uphold the integrity of our services.

Join us in fostering a culture of health and safety, where every individual's well-being is prioritised and supported.

Essential Criteria

We're seeking a dedicated candidate to join our team, where your unique skill set will shine. As an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Adviser Registered as a General Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register or Part 3, your expertise lays a solid foundation for success. With qualifications in occupational health, including a diploma, or degree or an MSC, you're well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the role head-on. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills ensure effective collaboration within our diverse team and with our valued clients. We value autonomy, and your ability to work independently will be key to your success. Your proficiency in IT, coupled with a deep understanding of relevant legislation and GDPR compliance, ensures that confidentiality and data protection remain paramount.

For a full list of the key accountabilities and criteria, please refer to the Network Rail job description attached to the vacancy.

Company

Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.

From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.

We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.

We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.

We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.

Your health, wellbeing and benefits

We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.

We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.

We have a range of benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.

What Diversity and Inclusion means to us

‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourage innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.

Disability Confident Leader

Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.