Onsite Occupational Health Advisor Harrogate
10 days ago
Harrogate
The Onsite Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) will be responsible for delivering a full range of Occupational Health services, including comprehensive case management and health surveillance. The role involves supporting the health and well-being of employees by providing expert advice, conducting health assessments, and managing occupational health cases in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation. Reporting to: Clinical Lead Location: Labcorp Harrogate Oatley Road Case Management: • Manage a caseload of employee health cases, offering advice and support on fitness for work, rehabilitation, and return to work plans., • Conduct occupational health assessments and provide guidance on managing long-term illness, workplace injuries, and absences., • Liaise with HR, Health and Safety and Line Managers, and external healthcare providers to support employees and facilitate return-to-work programs., • Provide written reports with clear recommendations based on assessments and clinical judgments., • Maintain accurate, confidential records of all case management activities and health outcomes., • To operate outlook in sending out clinic appointment invites., • To response to manager queries via email or telephone, • Record keeping via the provided software, • Deliver and coordinate health surveillance programs in accordance with health and safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., COSHH, Noise, HAVS, etc.)., • Conduct regular health surveillance, including but not limited to hearing tests, lung function tests, vision screenings, and other relevant health surveillance activities., • Ensure compliance with statutory health surveillance requirements and monitor trends in employee health data to identify areas of concern., • Provide advice on health risks and implement strategies to mitigate occupational health hazards., • If required manage any escalations from OH nurses and technicians. Giving advice and coaching as appropriate, • Provide expert advice on workplace health risks, including ergonomic assessments, and offer solutions to mitigate risks., • Collaborate with management to develop and implement health promotion and well-being programs (e.g., mental health, stress management, smoking cessation)., • Participate in workplace assessments, including display screen equipment (DSE) assessments and other risk assessments. Policy & Compliance: • Ensure all occupational health services are compliant with relevant legislation, company policies, and best practices., • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of occupational health policies, procedures, and protocols., • Provide training to employees and managers on occupational health topics such as health surveillance, absence management, and well-being. Reporting & Monitoring: • Prepare regular reports on health surveillance outcomes, sickness absence trends, and other occupational health indicators., • Analyse health data to identify trends and make recommendations for proactive health interventions., • Work closely with the HR and Health & Safety teams to monitor workplace health standards and ensure a healthy working environment., • Registered Nurse- with a qualification in Occupational Health (Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing)., • Having a current and valid entry on Parts 1 or 3 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register, • Have experience/ knowledge of working within an Occupational Health role, preferably as an OH Advisor in delivering case management and health surveillance in a similar workplace setting., • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Health & Safety at Work Act, Equality Act, Data Protection Act)., • Experience in undertaking face to face and telephonic assessments, • Effective Report Writing Skills – Ability to produce clear, concise, and professional reports, • Proficient in using occupational health management software and other digital tools., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Ability to manage time effectively and work independently., • Empathetic and patient-focused approach., • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement., • Flexibility to travel between multiple sites if required., • Ability to undertake onsite health assessments and surveillance activities in various workplace environments., • Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week. (Three days TBC at Interview Stage) If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV to . #J-18808-Ljbffr