Job summary We are seeking an individual keen to support colleagues and the organisation in the provision of our Occupational Health and Wellbeing offer. The role will see you taking an active part in the advice to staff and managers around supporting ongoing health, wellbeing and attendance of our staff. Main duties of the job The Occupational Health Adviser is crucial to the organisation in supporting the provision of Health and Wellbeing services to all employees. The post holder will be required to provide a full range of professional Occupational Health Advice and support to the organisation. They will be expected to be proactive in the management of sickness and absence and the general health and wellbeing of all employees. About us Hello We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being. We are an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond. The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use. We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility. Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we featured in the Best Companies top 100 large company list and were named sixth best health and social care company 2023. As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre and two cafes. Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it. We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference. Come join us Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B9816-383-1 Job locations Navigo House Brighowgate Grimsby DN32 0QE Job description Job responsibilities Main duties / Responsibilities - To oversee colleagues carrying out the required pre-employment health screening of prospective employees including telephone and face to face reviews to provide recommendations for managers in supporting staff with long term health conditions or disabilities. The post holder will also be responsible for undertaking assessments of more complex cases. - To be proactive in the implementation of the organisations positive attendance and Health and Wellbeing policies, including monthly case review meetings with HR/Workforce representatives to work proactively to support staff and managers in preventing recurring sickness episodes. - To provide support to individual employees to facilitate return to work, advising the organisation on rehabilitation/reasonable adjustments in the workplace to sustain a successful return to work. - To be responsible for providing advice and reports to managers and employees in relation to the role and function of Occupational Health and Wellbeing in the workplace. - To provide advice on work place risk assessments in relation to Health and safety with the organisations Health and Safety Officer, specifically DSE, Stress, Pregnant worker risk assessments. - To support and liaise with the OH Admin role to manage a case load effectively and proactively based on referrals to the service. - Identify staff who require specialist assessment with an Occupational Health Physician and liaise with external OH Services for these referrals. - Deliver an ongoing campaign of workplace vaccination for staff as relevant to their role, e.g. Hepatitis B vaccination, surveillance and boosters. - To work closely with external Counselling and Physiotherapy referral services and internal services for Complementary Therapies for staff and collect data from staff satisfaction surveys to assess the quality and benefits for staff wellbeing from these services. - To work closely with internal and external specialist advisors ensuring appropriate referrals to access services are completed. - To participate in development and review of all documentation used within OH to meet the needs of the service. - Support and empower members of staff to use available services, information and skills to the full and to participate in decisions concerning their care. - To respond and advise managers to provide urgent support for staff who may need intervention to access or receive immediate care or advice. - Where required advise on reasonable adjustments as required by the Equality Act 2010. Job description Job responsibilities Main duties / Responsibilities - To oversee colleagues carrying out the required pre-employment health screening of prospective employees including telephone and face to face reviews to provide recommendations for managers in supporting staff with long term health conditions or disabilities. The post holder will also be responsible for undertaking assessments of more complex cases. - To be proactive in the implementation of the organisations positive attendance and Health and Wellbeing policies, including monthly case review meetings with HR/Workforce representatives to work proactively to support staff and managers in preventing recurring sickness episodes. - To provide support to individual employees to facilitate return to work, advising the organisation on rehabilitation/reasonable adjustments in the workplace to sustain a successful return to work. - To be responsible for providing advice and reports to managers and employees in relation to the role and function of Occupational Health and Wellbeing in the workplace. - To provide advice on work place risk assessments in relation to Health and safety with the organisations Health and Safety Officer, specifically DSE, Stress, Pregnant worker risk assessments. - To support and liaise with the OH Admin role to manage a case load effectively and proactively based on referrals to the service. - Identify staff who require specialist assessment with an Occupational Health Physician and liaise with external OH Services for these referrals. - Deliver an ongoing campaign of workplace vaccination for staff as relevant to their role, e.g. Hepatitis B vaccination, surveillance and boosters. - To work closely with external Counselling and Physiotherapy referral services and internal services for Complementary Therapies for staff and collect data from staff satisfaction surveys to assess the quality and benefits for staff wellbeing from these services. - To work closely with internal and external specialist advisors ensuring appropriate referrals to access services are completed. - To participate in development and review of all documentation used within OH to meet the needs of the service. - Support and empower members of staff to use available services, information and skills to the full and to participate in decisions concerning their care. - To respond and advise managers to provide urgent support for staff who may need intervention to access or receive immediate care or advice. - Where required advise on reasonable adjustments as required by the Equality Act 2010. Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to influence Managers and staff re outcomes. Experience Essential Previous recent experience in Occupational Health Practice. Experience of effectively working in a team. Case Management Qualifications Essential RGN/RMN Occupational Health Qualification or recent equivalent relevant experience Desirable BSC/BA DEGREE in Occupational Health Dip Occupational Health Knowledge Essential Sickness absence management. DSE/Workplace assessments Pre-employment screening Immunisation programmes experience of delivery and planning. Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to influence Managers and staff re outcomes. Experience Essential Previous recent experience in Occupational Health Practice. Experience of effectively working in a team. Case Management Qualifications Essential RGN/RMN Occupational Health Qualification or recent equivalent relevant experience Desirable BSC/BA DEGREE in Occupational Health Dip Occupational Health Knowledge Essential Sickness absence management. DSE/Workplace assessments Pre-employment screening Immunisation programmes experience of delivery and planning. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Navigo Health and Social Care CIC Address Navigo House Brighowgate Grimsby DN32 0QE Employer's website https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)