Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Aston, Birmingham

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 plus excellent benefits package including:

- 28 days paid annual leave (increasing with length of service)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay
- Continuing professional development
- Free car parking

An Accredited Training and Assessments Provider specialising in delivering a range of services covering safety, people solutions, training and community engagement to the highest possible standards is looking to hire an Occupational Health Nurse to join their modern training facility in Birmingham

As our Occupational Health Nurse you will provide a professional and efficient service of carrying out pre-employment and refresher medicals in line with Network Rail Standards.
The role will also offer support to stakeholders in relation to Case Management and Health Surveillance.

You will carry out D&A tests in line with strict chain of custody rules and processes, ensuring all documentation needs to be completed and stored securely.

On a day to day basis your duties will include:

- Carrying out pre-employment medicals and periodic health surveillance in line with the necessary Network Rail and HSE Standards
- Evaluating job applicants and employees to determine their fitness for work.
- Conducting pre-employment medical exams, drug screenings, vaccinations, and ongoing health monitoring.
- Working closely with employers, managers, and employees to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote a safe and healthy work environment
- Drugs and alcohol testing:
- Supporting with employee case management,
- Assessing and treating work-related injuries and illnesses. Including providing first aid, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians or specialists when necessary.
- Supporting employee well-being and mental health
- Supporting with wellbeing days and initiatives for the business
- Assessing and managing workplace health hazards
- Documenting and maintaining health records:.
- Supporting the CEO, Director of People and Head of Training with the growth of the medicals and D&A business as required, including visits to Clients.
- you will provide a professional and efficient service of carrying out pre-employment and refresher medicals in line with Network Rail Standards.
Knowledge and experience needed
- Substantial experience in a similar role is mandatory
- Experience in independently carrying out health surveillance, including Audiometry, skin surveillance, Spirometry, and HAVs
- Prior experience with audit preparation and mentoring would be desirable
- Familiarity with pre-employment questionnaires and drug and alcohol testing is desirable
- Sector knowledge and Network Rail requirements would be advantageous
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines such as HSQE and HR, in order to provide a streamlined and joined up OH service to the business
- Possess or be able to obtain a DBS certificate

Qualifications

- holds an Occupational Health Diploma (essential)
- Registered on part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register or Registered nurse / midwife and on part 2 of the register

Desirable but not essential

Audiometry certificate and HAVs qualification from an approved Faculty of Occupational Medicine Course

To apply for this fantastic opportunity and for more information please get in touch

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