Occupational health advisor

Genuit Group are recruiting for an Occupational Health Advisor, based at our Horncastle site. Role: To provide a comprehensive pro-active, effective, and efficient occupational health service. The post-holder will have a main base of work but will be expected to travel to other sites which will be in Loughborough. Working Hours: This is a full time permanent role working Monday - Friday, 9:00am until 5:00pm. We do also offer hybrid working for this position. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and implement long and short-term objectives for Occupational Health. * Develop and deliver a risk-based Health Surveillance programme for all relevant departments. Write reports on findings to HSE and management team members. * Working with the HSE Department regarding risk assessments and other inter-related matters. * Advise regarding health matters related to working environment. * To perform drug and/or alcohol testing as requested by management and in line with our policy. * Involvement, where required in accident investigation. * Liaise with managers and HR regarding organisation of return-to-work advice and programmes. * Maintain confidential and accurate records both electronically and paper-based files, in line with GDPR. * Liaise with HR managers regarding specific, risk based, on-employment medicals for relevant colleagues. * Identify areas where a risk assessment is needed and discuss with management and HR. * In conjunction with management and HR, maintain contact with colleagues during their periods of absence. * Key contact for the HSE department, attending regular meetings, providing advice and guidance on occupational health and any other wellbeing related matters. * Provide relevant management and colleague briefings on occupational health and related policy topics ndash; including but not limited to health and wellbeing. Skills Requirements: * Registered Nurse qualification (RGN or RMN) is essential ndash; No restrictions. * Occupational Health qualification (Diploma or Degree) is desirable, but candidates with a strong background in Occupational Health, candidates with relevant transferrable skills or candidates willing to learn new skills and undertake training would be considered. * A qualification in HAVS would be desirable. * Experience of working within a factory/manufacturing environment with a diverse workforce is desirable. * Experience in work areas such as management referrals, health assessments and surveillance, individual case management and workplace assessment. * Be competent in the use of the software packages including Microsoft Excel and Word. * To support the development of the existing occupational health service by understanding the legislation and practical implications of occupational health safety. * The ability to produce clear and concise reports to the intended audience. * Be able to work closely and effectively with HR and HSE professionals and other occupational health providers in order to provide an effective, efficient and cost-effective service. * Be able to identify key health issues and assist in the development and provision of procedures and solutions. * To work with external partners in order to utilise their services efficiently and effectively, including but not limited to, Occupational Health Physician, physiotherapist, counselling services. * Have the ability to advise and guide colleagues in a supportive manner whilst maintaining good working relationships and keeping within policy guidelines. * Be able to identify key health issues and assist in the development and provision of procedures and solutions. * To work with external partners in order to utilise their services efficiently and effectively, including but not limited to, Occupational Health Physician, physiotherapist, counselling services. * Have the ability to advise and guide employees and managers in a supportive manner whilst maintaining good working relationships and keeping within policy guidelines. * Have the flexibility to travel to other sites within the Group on a regular basis. Benefits: Hybrid working 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Company car or car allowance Matched Pension of up to 8% Company sick pay Share save scheme Cycle to work scheme Various health wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services