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
Opening Date: 01 January 2025
Closing date: 15th January 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. You will play a huge part in supporting our people in our aim of Safer People, Safer Places.
Reporting to the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager, you will be an integral part of a small team working alongside Occupational Health Physicians, Fitness Advisors, Counsellors, Physiotherapists, and our Health and Wellbeing Lead to deliver our occupational health services. Key responsibilities include:
1. Assisting in the delivery of routine medicals and pre-employment screens for LFRS personnel.
2. Undertaking referrals where physical or general mental health issues are impacting on sickness absence.
3. Providing occupational health advice on reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
4. Signposting to other health professionals.
5. Completing concise reports to managers and HR.
We are looking for someone who promotes good communication between Occupational Health, the employee, and the organization while ensuring client confidentiality and GDPR compliance. You will ensure high clinical standards and best practices are maintained and have clinical responsibility for the occupational health technician.
You should be familiar with working with dedicated Occupational Health management systems such as eOPAS or Cohort and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. We seek a proactive, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual with excellent communication skills. You must be a NMC Registered Nurse with an Occupational Health Diploma or Degree and experience 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 you will receive:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working
* Service Vehicle
* Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
* Full support for ongoing professional development
* On-site gym facilities
* Free onsite parking
* Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
* Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
* Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* 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 aim 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 or accepting this position would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications.
Sponsorship:
Please note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and is unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
#J-18808-Ljbffr