P104735 - Senior Occupational Health Advisor
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/03/2023 23:59
Salary:
£40,478 - £43,516. Plus 10% recruitment and retention allowance
Hours per week:
37 hours (potential Job Share)
Job Category:
HR / Training
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Further Information
We are looking to recruit a Senior Occupational Health Adviser. You must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and have a professionally accepted qualification in Occupational Health.
If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
About the role…..
The role will appeal to qualified Occupational Health Nurses (preferably to degree level) who have the commitment and drive to make a difference and who can work equally well independently or as part of a team. A great attitude as well as excellent communication skills are essential attributes.
This is a very rewarding role and the work you do can make a big difference for improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce.
You will take the lead on the day-to-day management of the Occupational Health Unit and staff. Our multi-disciplinary team includes an Occupational Health Advisor, Physiotherapist, OH Technician, Counsellors, OH Physicians, and Administrative Support Team.
The role itself is varied and will involve advising HR and managers, leading on triage of referrals, undertaking pre-placement health screening and medicals, health surveillance, sickness absence referrals, the delivery of health promotion campaigns, promoting best practice and leading on the development of Occupational Health policies and procedures.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
You will be working in a spacious, newly refurbished clinical unit within Gateshead Civic Centre.
The Council really is a great, diverse place to work, offering insights into how a wide range of services and partners operate, in very challenging times. We value our employees and the role they play in making Gateshead a great place to live and work. In addition to the advertised salary, the package includes the Local Government Pension, flexible working arrangements, an annual leave purchase scheme and various offers and discounts on high street and on-line shopping.
For an informal discussion or further information on the role please contact Karen Linnell on 433 3273 or karenlinnell@gateshead.gov.uk
If successful you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.