Occupational Health Advisor

Role: Occupational Health Advisor
Town: London - Hybrid
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent role:
Salary: Up to £48,000 depending on skills and experience

We’re looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to join our Primary Care Team. This is a really exciting role working with a really forward thinking client; they always want the best for their staff and wellbeing sits really high on their agenda.

As an Occupational Health Advisor you’ll work for two corporate clients undertaking pre-placement and case management. If you have a real passion for  Corporate Occupational Health and are committed to learning, please apply today.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll do:

• Carry out occupational health assessments including physical and mental health evaluations of individuals in relation to their work environment and provide advice to client on any required adjustments to the workplace or role.
• Provide guidance, within the confines of medical confidentiality, regarding any underlying health issues that could be significant in their management of persistent or intermittent short-term sickness absence cases.
• Undertake pre-placement assessment in accordance with client needs and advise/escalate accordingly
• Advise regarding issues relating to the Equalities Act and Health & Safety legislation where appropriate
• Facilitate the safe rehabilitation and resettlement of employees returning from absences. This will include verbal or written communication with external agencies with appropriate regard to medical confidentiality e.g. General Practitioners and Specialists.
• Facilitate referrals/signposting as appropriate to suitable primary health/EAP/client wellbeing or other counselling services whilst maintaining a personal current knowledge of outside agencies and their services to ensure any guidance offered remains valid
• Create and maintain high quality OH records and ensure their secure and confidential custody in accordance with NMC guidelines. All practices and standards of conduct are to comply with the professional governing body of the NMC
• Liaison with the Client Relationship Manager, any Lead Clinicians on the contract on a regular basis to ensure consistent procedural and clinical standards and requirements are met

What you’ll bring:

• NMC registration
• Occupational Health experience is essential
• OH qualification desirable
• Knowledge of the principles, tools, techniques and developments in OH sector. Desire to learn about clinical governance within an OH setting
• Previous Corporate or Community experience is preferable
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work in a frequently changing landscape
• An interest in working on complex cases
• Hunger to keep learning

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Occupational Health Advisor you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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