Occupational Health Specialist-

Job Description

Job Title : Occupational Health Specialist-
Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £279.22 per day

Based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire the role is offered as a hybrid working arrangement.

This role will be instrumental in the implementation of a new OH system and will work closely with our HR Advisory team to review our current Occupational Health provision at the council.

A little bit about our current Occupational Health service:

Our service enables managers to better manage sickness absence through access to specialist clinical advice and ensures that all employees benefit from health surveillance techniques to minimise the likelihood of work-related illness and disease. The service also ensures that new employees are fit for their roles and that any reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act are identified.

Accidents, ill health, and the impact of adverse employee well-being, both absenteeism and presenteeism, cost the council in excess of £5 million each year.

To achieve the desired outcomes of maximising business effectiveness and minimising losses and harm, the postholder will ensure that occupational health services contribute fully into the corporate goals of reducing sickness absence rates, increasing staff wellbeing and compliance with the Equality Act and other relevant legislation.

The postholder will need:
– At least seven years’ experience in a senior role within an occupational health team,
– OH Degree, or Diploma, or possibly an OH Certificate supported by good experience.
– Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Person specification
Essential

A minimum of seven years’ experience in a senior role within an occupational health team.

OH Degree, or Diploma or possibly OH Certificate supported by good experience.

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Evidence of continuous professional development.

Expert specialist and theoretical knowledge relating to occupational health interventions.

Effective people management and performance management skills with the ability to provide direction, leadership and support to individuals and teams.

Ability to provide expert advice and guidance on complex health issues verbally and/or through written reports.

Ability to make pragmatic problem-solving decisions in line with business needs.

Ability to set timescales and objectives and review effectiveness of service delivery.

Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills.

Confident IT and keyboard skills.

Commitment to continued professional development and ensuring up-to-date compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct.

Desirable

Certificate in the Management of Occupational Health Services.

Direct evidence and experience of influencing strategic planning.

Procurement and contract management experience.

Budget management skills.

Experience of Civica G2 software