OHA-Occupational Health Advisor - Randstad Care : Job Details

Randstad is seeking a highly qualified Occupational Health Advisor for an immediate start. This is a critical role requiring immediate availability.

Occupational Health AdvisorCompany Overview

Leading manufacturing company based in Wigan.

Job Location

Wigan

Department

Occupational Health

Reporting Relationship

Occupational Health Manager

Job Summary

Provide expert occupational health advice and support to employees and management. Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.

Job Type

Permanent

Requirements

• NMC registration
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Skills in audiometry, spirometry, and HAVS assessments.

Qualification/Education

Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with proven experience in an occupational health setting, preferably within manufacturing, and possess skills in Audiometry , Spirometry , and HAVS (Hand and Arm Vibration Syndrome) Assessments

Experience

Experience working within a manufacturing background or similar is advantageous.

Skills

Proactive relationship building, compliance with HSE guidelines, health surveillance program management, risk assessment, mental health strategy development, wellbeing initiative delivery, presentation and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and practical recommendations to line managers and HR regarding employee health concerns.
• Conduct fitness for work health assessments for new employees.
• Participate in regular meetings with HR and Operational Managers, reporting on Occupational Health activities and updates on employee health, including absence cases.
• Support the Occupational Health Manager in supervising, reviewing, and developing Occupational Health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) best practices and clinical standards.
• Assist the Occupational Health Manager and act as a deputy when necessary.
• Help implement and manage the health surveillance program according to HSE guidelines, including COSHH, Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005), Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (2005), and ensure clinical standards are met.
• Assist management with individual risk assessments and workplace assessments when health concerns are identified.
• Support the site in developing its Mental Health wellbeing strategy.
• Actively support the organization in delivering wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist in facilitating environmental surveys and provide Occupational Health-related advice to collaborators.
• Conduct presentations and training sessions to promote health and wellbeing.
• Participate in departmental audits.

Salary: £38,000 per annum + benefits (including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, car scheme or cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, eye care and more.)

How to apply

Qualified and immediately available candidates should submit their CV via the Randstad website without delay.

If you are a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to Apply now!

If you'd like to find out more about Agency Shifts for Nurses Please contact Sumaira Khan in the Randstad Nursing team on or email

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.