Drs. Direct Ltd are an established recruitment agency, founded in 2007 to offer specialist Occupational Health recruitment and consulting services across the UK to all manner of private and public sector companies. Drs. Direct is currently split into three key areas, Occupational Health Nursing recruitment, Occupational Health Physician recruitment and Clinical Coding recruitment.

We can offer positions on a permanent, contractual, or casual basis and have multiple vacancies nationwide.

We are a Crown Commercial Services supplier and are accredited by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation which demonstrates our commitment to professional standards.

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Health Advisor to undertake clinical activities as directed by the Service Manager, Principal Nurse Advisor or their nominated deputy to include - vaccination clinics, health screening, case management, health surveillance work, environmental visits/risk assessments, attendance management, health promotion activities (and presentations), ergonomic assessments/training as required and become involved in corporate inductions or clinical projects as required.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• To provide professional mentorship to the junior occupational health staff under the direction of the Service Manager or Principal Nurse Advisor. Clinical responsibility for overseeing junior staff in a on a day-to-day basis.
• To participate in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operating guidelines which are in line with evidence-based practice.
• To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the client’s and external clients.
• To work closely with the Occupational Health Consultant Physicians to case manage referrals to the Department as triaged by the Head of Nursing.
• Support contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager or senior nursing staff. To be accountable for ordering and auditing clinical supplies and vaccinations as required for the smooth running of the practice nurse clinics as directed by the Senior Specialist Nurse Advisors and Service Manager.
• To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and be responsible for the implementation of safe working practices within the Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, including ensuring training of staff, maintenance and/or replacement of equipment, as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with the client’s Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the client’s Race Equality Scheme and the client's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.
• To be aware of wider client’s objectives, regional and national policy and their impact on local service delivery.
• To assist with the ongoing organisation of the department, including contributing positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, and assisting the Service Manager or Senior Specialist Nurse Advisor to keep within agreed resources.
• Liaise with recruitment teams and relevant managers facilitating timely employment clearance.
• To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving local (informal) complaints and supporting the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to investigate formal problems.
• To assist in maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the department and report any problems to a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or the Service Manager.
• To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required. To ensure that all duties as a service provider and employee are carried out with due regard to the client’s policy.
• To actively support the process of wellbeing, risk management and health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately ( in writing) and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff.

Who we’re looking for:

• 1st level Registered general Nurse.
• Occupational Health qualification (SCPHN preferred).
• Significant experience in Occupational Health practice.
• Nursing Standard setting, audit, and use of evidence-based practice.
• Sickness absence/return to work assessments.
• Vaccination/Immunisation clinics service working.
• NHS OH experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to organise and manage day to day caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Awareness and understanding of issues surrounding risk management and Health and Safety management.

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly rate up to £35.
• Our client support a personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

What happens next?

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you, please click to apply. All applications will be considered.

Ready to apply?

Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online, otherwise, for an informal discussion regarding this or any of our other opportunities get in touch with us.