Job Description

The role will work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders, developing and implementing a visible and actively managed programme of initiatives, designed to shape the organizational culture in support of the company purpose, vision, and values

The successful candidate will have been operating at a senior level, within and OH setting for a number of years, with an OH Diploma or BSc in Community Nursing (OH) with specialist practitioner status (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse). Experience of safety critical environments (transport/manufacturing/construction or equivalent) is essential as is the relevant clinical occupational health proficiency required to assess health needs of the business unit appropriately. Strong interpersonal skills including motivational, relationship building and influencing skills are essential, to ensure the effectiveness, of occupational health as a discipline, whilst maintaining the correct balance between protection of the employee health and the interests and reputation of company

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Organize, develop, coordinate, review and audit the delivery of OH services provided to us, and other contracted organizations, to ensure a high-quality value for money service, customer satisfaction, and to improve and promote best practice in occupational health on the basis of research, evidence and evaluation.
• To develop an effective occupational health strategy which supports line managers and staff and delivers a positive wellbeing culture.
• To develop, maintain and manage good relationships with our external health and care suppliers ensuring that our service levels are met, that value for money is delivered and that the appropriate levels of support are in place.
• To lead the development and implementation of effective long term and short-term absence management procedures and ensure that line managers have the skills to carry these out.
• Contribute to the provision of training, advice, sickness absence management, investigations of cases of occupational ill health, and other general OH issues.
• Work in partnership at senior level with professionals and other clients to provide expert guidance, develop, implement and evaluate policies and strategies, when an Occupational Health input is required (mental illness, return to work rehabilitation).
• Develop appropriate health campaigns aimed at improving workers general health in response to emerging trends and professional advice
• To work with the Health and Safety teams in the promotion of all health and safety issues, providing specialist support as required.
• To lead and manage the well-being advisor(s) to support the delivery of the key performance measures around attendance at work and the wellness agenda.
• To ensure that any changes in relevant employment legislation are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
• To develop external relationships with other HR professionals and organizations to ensure that their own knowledge base is maintained, and that the organization learns from best practice.
• Contribute to the overall performance and delivery of the wider HR Function
• Keep professionally updated of new and developing guidance and legislation that govern legal and ethical aspects of Occupational Health practice and use evidence-based practice to guide interpretation of statutory requirements and advisory guidance to ensure the health protection of the working population.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret presenting data and information for continued improvement. Once audited information has been gathered, communicate trends and advise on action plans to meet requirements.
• Responsible for the maintenance of a confidential records management system via the Occupational Health supplier
• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the mental health first aider programme within company

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous experience over a number of years in an OH setting including senior level. OH Diploma or BSc in Community Nursing (OH) with specialist practitioner status (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse). Relevant clinical occupational health proficiency required to assess health needs of the business unit appropriately. Strong interpersonal skills including motivational, relationship building and influencing skills are essential, to ensure the effectiveness, of occupational health as a discipline, whilst maintaining the correct balance between protection of the employee health and the interests and reputation of company. Additional qualifications and experience in an area of health specialist, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer in the workplace, mental health, musculoskeletal conditions or vocational rehabilitation. Experience of managing third party occupational health service provision. Safety management qualification. Railway or equivalent industry experience. Customer interface, including training/presenting relevant health data/presentations. Auditing clinical performance or service delivery.