Occupational Health Advisor

The post holder will be a key member of the team and will assist with its expansion of services provided to the corporate sector. These services include: pre-employmentscreening, sickness/absence management, health surveillance, health screening and health promotion e.g. how to quit smoking, healthy eating etc.

This post is preferably a full time post, although part time of 3-4 days per week would be considered. 3-­4 days per week will be based on the client site and the job holder will provide services as the sole Occupational Health Adviser. The remaining 1-2 days per week will be either working on case management from home or servicing other clients around the area.

Experience within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry particularly with a strong background in skin assessment would be highly desirable.

The post holder must be able to work on his/her own, be highly motivated, enthusiastic and respond positively to a challenging and varied role.  Extensive and regular managerial support will be provided to the post holder by the Occupational Health Manager, Senior Occupational Health Adviser and Occupational Health Physician.

 Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are essential along with the experience of customer care preferably gained by the job holder within the corporate sector. The ability to respond positively and flexibly to challenges within the workplace is essential.

Ownership of a car and a clean driving license are essential as well as the ability to work flexible hours that may on occasion include some evening work.

1.   Recent (within 2 years) training and experience  in the following:

o   Audiometry

o   Spirometry

o   Skin surveillance

o   Vision Screening

2.   Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail. Able to present at meetings and to small groups

3.   The ability to produce clear and concise reports to managers that meets the need of the client

4.   Be able to work closely and effectively with HR and health and safety professionals and our occupational health partners in order to provide an efficient and cost effective service to our clients.

5.   Demonstrate evidence of own professional development by keeping up to date with changes in clinical practice and maintaining a record of that development in a personal professional profile.

6.   Competent in the use of a computer, including use of the internet, Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel and Outlook).

7.   Be self motivated and able to prioritise workload, work flexibly and use initiative to meet the needs of the business.