Job Summary
Job Role Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Salary: Band H (£43,693-£47,754 pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Number of hours per week: 2-3 days equivalent / flexible working patterns considered
Job Share: No
Closing date: 19th March 2025
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our Small Occupational Health and Fitness Team based at our dedicated unit in Wigston for two or three days per week. You will play a huge part in supporting our people in our aim of Safer People, Safer Places.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the delivery of routine medicals and pre-employment screens for LFRS personnel.
2. Undertake referrals where physical or general mental health issues are impacting on sickness absence.
3. Provide occupational health advice on reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
4. Signposting to other health professionals.
5. Complete concise reports to managers and HR.
6. Promote and encourage good communication between Occupational Health, the employee, and the organisation while ensuring client confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
7. Ensure high clinical standards and best practice are maintained.
8. Have clinical responsibility for the occupational health technician.
9. Shape the procedures and policies we operate to.
10. Familiarity with dedicated Occupational Health management systems such as eOPAS or Cohort.
11. Work as an autonomous practitioner.
Requirements:
1. Proactive, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual with excellent communication skills.
2. NMC Registered Nurse with an Occupational Health Diploma or Degree.
3. Experience of working in an Occupational Health setting.
Working days may be negotiated at the interview stage, and a combination of office-based and hybrid working may be considered for this role.
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary
2. Flexible working
3. Service vehicle when attending different locations
4. Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
5. Full support for ongoing professional development
6. On-site gym facilities
7. Free onsite parking
8. Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
9. Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
10. Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
11. Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules)
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves, and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities.
Pension Considerations:
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether applying/accepting this position would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.
Sponsorship:
Please note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
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