Occupational Health Advisor

United Lincolnshire Hospital; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor. The successful candidate will primarily focus on case management, handling referrals, and providing comprehensive reports on fitness for work. This role requires autonomy while managing a clinical caseload within a supportive team environment. Strong Occupational Health experience and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Opportunities for part-time hours may be available to accommodate service needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Occupational Health Advisor.
• Good IT skills and experience using OH databases.
• Prepared to work independently while managing own clinical caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handling management referrals and providing high-quality reports on fitness for work.
• Offering return-to-work advice and rehabilitation programmes.
• Supporting colleagues with clinical queries.

Skills

Occupational Health experience

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Good IT skills

Education

Qualified Occupational Health Advisor

Tools

OH databases

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Occupational Health Advisor (specialist occupational health nurse) looking for a new career challenge? Do you thrive on working independently but also enjoy being part of a cohesive team? If you want to be part of an established Occupational Health team that maintains the highest standards and makes a difference every day, both to individuals and the wider organisation, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is case management, which includes handling management referrals and providing high-quality reports on all aspects of fitness for work. This encompasses return-to-work advice, rehabilitation programmes, and recommendations on reasonable adjustments. A solid background in case management is essential, as is the ability to work independently and manage your own clinical caseload. Although the primary focus is case management, the diverse nature of our department's work and the need to support colleagues with clinical queries require a broad range of Occupational Health experience, including some within the NHS. You should be able to work independently, enjoy being part of a large team, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Occupational Health Advisor.
• Good IT skills and experience using OH databases.
• Full-time role with core hours from 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
• Open to considering part-time hours to meet the service's needs.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Engineering: Name: David Thornhill
Job title: Head of Occupational Health
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01522 573597

Denise Pywell

Senior Occupational Health Advisor

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