Confirmed hiring during COVID-19

Job Description

We are looking for a qualified Lead Occupational Health Advisor to work on a full time basis at our clients site in London near Euston.

This is a full time position where the successful individual will work Monday-Friday between the hours of 8.00am-4.00pm.

The role breakdown is 30% management of three Occupational Health Technicians and 70% medicals, drug and alcohol testing and basic treatment service.

An OH qualification and knowledge and experience of OH construction is essential for this contract.

The successful candidate should be able provide a full OH remit in line with the client contract including consultation, advice, education, medical assessments and D&A testing where appropriate.

• To assess new clients presenting to Occupational Health whether in person or by written referral and initiate management of case
• To assess clients fitness to work for the appropriate job role in line with DHC policies and guidelines and issue appropriate fitness certificates.
• To write letters to GP/Specialists in line with the Access to Medical reports Act and Data Protection Act
• To support the Clinical Operations Manager to advise, monitor and assess the clinical practice of the OH team.
• To respond to client/manager's requests for support/information on the working environment.
• To maintain appropriate records in line with departmental protocols on record keeping.
• To provide health surveillance in accordance with current legislation.
• To empower Occupational Health Technicians advisors to undertake a wider range of clinical activities by ensuring appropriate training, updating and monitoring of relevant training programmes.
• To take a senior role in the development and provision of a high profile and pro-active Occupational Health Service.
• To maintain valid and up to date registration with the NMC and comply with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues and clinical supervision.
• To maintain working knowledge of DHC policies and procedures and adopt these accordingly.
• Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.
• Undertake defined projects as agreed with the Head of Occupational Health to support the delivery of high quality clinically effective care
• Assist in the design and implementation of Health Promotion initiatives in partnership with the wider OH team
• Develop good working relationships and maintain effective communications with client's managers and other professionals and external contracts
• Responsible for equipment and its maintenance, resources and staff cover, clinical and administratively in partnership with the Clinical Operations Manager
• Provide Occupational Health employees with appropriate regular appraisals, ensuring training and development needs are identified and met

Benefits

25 days holiday, Health cash plan, Perkbox

Essential Skills

• Registration with NMC Part 1
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health
• OH construction knowledge and experience
• Evidence of up to date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues
• Knowledge and experience of working in occupational health
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional accountability in the scope of professional practice
• Clear evidence of managerial experience
• Screening and medicals experience as well as drug and alcohol testing
• Negotiation and motivational skills, ability to accept and deliver constructive feedback
• Demonstrates a self-motivated and proactive approach to work
• Innovative and adaptable, with strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and also within a team framework
• IT literate
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Approachable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage own time, self-motivated and capable of working flexibly and to strict deadlines using own initiative

Desired Skills

• Previous experience in team management
• CMIOSH