OHU Advisor - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
30/04/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/05/2021 12:50
Salary:
£30,451 + benefits
Employment Location:
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Nissan Way, Sunderland, SR5 3QY
Further Information
Occupational Health Advisor – 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £30,451 + benefits
About Us:
Having been rated as “Good” across all Home Office Inspection criteria in 2019 we consider ourselves to be a high performing and innovative organisation. We are well regarded by both the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business in the North East of England.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Health Advisor with the confidence and ambition to deliver excellent Occupational Health Services. If you can meet the challenge of working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation during a period of organisational change, we would love to hear from you.
This role is essential to enable the Service to achieve and maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees through the promotion and delivery of a proactive health and wellness strategy.
Reporting to the Occupational Health Manager, you will work with other members of the team to deliver a quality service to help us achieve our strategic vision. You will actively assist in providing comprehensive occupational health services to maximise the health and wellbeing of the Service’s employees.
Please note that the OHU Department is currently undertaking a review, and the function may be subject to TUPE once a procurement process is confirmed.
The role will require the following skills and experience:
• Registered General Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register
• Minimum of 2 years working as a qualified nurse
• Comprehensive and contemporary work experience of phlebotomy, vaccinations, spirometry and audiometry
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
Closing date for applications is 14 May 2021 at 17:00 hours
What we can offer you:
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19. On site facilities include catering facilities and an onsite gym. The role also benefits from an attractive package, including up to 22 days holiday and public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.
About the Selection Process:
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:-
Stage Timeline:
Advert closes 14 May 2021 at 17:00 hours
Notification of Shortlist Week commencing 17 May 2021
Interview (face to face) Week commencing 24 May 2021
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change due to COVID impact.
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
For further information regarding the role please contact Vivien Bryson, OHU Manager via email at vivien.bryson@twfire.gov.uk
Thank you and good luck!
Please note
This job is closed for applications.