Who are we?
We are Kraft-Heinz Telford, home of Kraft-Heinz Food Service products. You'll be joining a site recognised globally for its excellence in manufacturing. Our site has a deep and meaningful commitment to growing talent and future capabilities from within!
Role Summary
The Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) is a people focused collaborator who is supportive of an inclusive environment, and plays a crucial role in leading the on-site Occupational Health service. The aim of the specialty is to support the prevention of work-related illness and injury by providing proactive robust clinical advice and recommendations to the company.
Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager, this role will deliver a full remit of Occupational Health support, completing clinical records in compliance with medical confidentiality guidelines and Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) expectations. The OHA will handle their own diary and case load and work autonomously as a specialist in the field of Occupational Health.
This is a part-time role based in Telford, on-site three days a week, with travel to Worcester twice a month.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist advice and actionable recommendations to line managers and HR in relation to employees’ health concerns.
* Complete fitness for work Health Assessments for new starters.
* Attend regular meetings with HR and Operational Managers, providing an overview of OH activities and updates on employee health issues including absence cases.
* Assist the HR Manager to monitor, review and develop Occupational Health Policies and procedures to ensure they meet current legislation and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on best practice and clinical standards recommendations.
* Assist with the implementation and running of the health surveillance programme in line with HSE guidelines including COSHH; Control of Noise AT Work Regs (2005), Control of Vibration at Work Regs (2005) and ensure clinical standards are met.
* Support management with the completion of individual risk assessments and workplace assessments where a health need has been identified as a concern.
* Support the site in developing its Mental Health wellbeing strategy.
* Proactively support the organisation in the delivery of wellbeing initiatives.
* Support with facilitating environmental surveys and provide Occupational Health related advice to colleagues.
* Deliver presentations / training sessions to promote health and wellbeing.
* Take part in departmental audits.
The ideal candidate
* NMC Level One registration;
* Relevant OH Diploma or Degree would be essential;
* Experience working within a manufacturing background or similar would be advantageous;
* SCPHN - Preferable;
* To be able to form effective and proactive working relationships with Operations Management teams, HR, Health and Safety, Senior Leadership team, Employees.
* To support the Union in understanding the role and purpose of Occupational Health.
What we offer:
* Salary £35,000 - £40,000 pro-rata depending on experience, part-time options will be considered.
* 27 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
* Options to 'buy' additional annual leave.
* Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Discounts on gym memberships.
* 12x Life Assurance.
* Virtual GP, and Best Doctors service.
* Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
* Eye-care.
Please note - we'll be responding to applications week commencing 6/1/25, please expect a slight delay over the Christmas break and we look forward to speaking to our candidates early in the new year!
Location(s): Telford
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