Job Title: Occupational Health Practitioner
Type of Business: Education
Location: Worksop
Start Date: ASAP
Annual Salary £36,406 (FTE)
Hours: 22.5
GI Group are now seeking to appoint an Occupational Health Practitioner to our client based in Worksop. The Occupational Health Practitioner will promote and support the Health & Wellbeing of our client's employees. They will provide occupational health surveillance, health screening and health promotion advice and guidance.
Main Duties of the Occupational Health Practitioner:
- Review pre-employment questionnaires, identifying and conducting any assessment to ensure fitness for work. Liaising with Health & Safety team, Managers and HR to ensure any reasonable adjustments are in place as required.
- Assess referrals to the OH service and providing advice and guidance to maintain a physically and mentally fit workforce.
- Work with the HR Officers in supporting staff returning to work following a period of absence, providing medical advice and guidance on any adjustments required.
- Organise and conduct appropriate health surveillance assessments in conjunction with Health & Safety requirements for specialist curriculum areas, liaising with external agencies as required.
- Identify any health trends within the organisation and determine any preventative initiatives or actions to prevent ill health and absence via health screening, health clinics or other health initiatives.
- Lead and/or participate in groups that support the promotion of Health & Wellbeing of staff including Mental Health First Aiders.
- Work with the Health & safety Team to improve the provision of First Aid, in addition to increasing the skills and confidence of appointed First Aiders.
- Organise, promote and deliver an annual Flu vaccination drive and any other immunisation service that may be required in response to a health need.
- Organise and maintain information on external support agencies/services in order to refer staff for specialist support not available within the organisation.
- Refer staff for external services as required, ensuring financial regulations are met.
- Lead on initiatives and strategies relating to staff health promotion and health education.
- Work with the HR Team Lead to put together an annual plan of Health and Wellbeing Promotions and Initiatives.
Role Requirements:
- Experience in an Occupational Health position outside of a hospital environment
- Experience in a medical role
- Recognised Occupational Health qualification
- Registered Nursing qualification
- Knowledge of current Occupational Health best practice
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and team working
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
Benefits:
- Generous Holiday Entitlement Including an extra Health and Wellbeing Day and a discretionary Christmas closure period on top of the annual holiday entitlement.
- Hybrid Working- A hybrid working model which continues to grow and adjust to the shared needs of the organisation and our workforce.
- A generous Workplace Pension Scheme.
- In-House Occupational Health Service and Mental Health First Aiders to support you whenever you need it.
- Free eye tests.
- A Free Will Writing Service.
- Access to a Westfield Health Scheme.
- Access to gyms and/or fitness suites across each of the campuses.
- Costco Membership.
- Long Service awards.
- SmartHive Benefits Platform including a Retail discount scheme, Gym Discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Health & Wellbeing Support, Investment Opportunities.
- Cycle scheme which can save you up to 40% of purchasing equipment and accessories.
- A bonus payment of £200 when you introduce a friend or family member to the Group.
Hiring Contact: Laura Vieira
Agency: GI Group
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