Occupational Health Nurse

Are you experienced and passionate towards delivering a great in house Occupational Health service?

Do you hold an Occupational Health qualification?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

Tata Steel could be looking for you!

The Port Talbot works are undergoing historical development in the form of ‘Project Invictus’ and the need for an experienced OH Advisor on an initial 24 month basis is required. The successful applicant will be an approachable, proactive individual with 5+ years experience delivering an exceptional Occupational Health service

On this occasion, only applicants with full Right To Work in the UK already in place can be considered

Role: Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Tata Steel, Port Talbot, Neath, Swansea, SA13 2NG

Rate: £17.45ph (annual salary of £33,120)

Contract length: 24 months

Shift Patterns: 36.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri. (Mon-Thu 08:30-16:45 and Fri 08:30-15:45)

Start: ASAP, pending the successful completion of a medical which requires a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities:

Providing comprehensive support to TATA Steel employees and Contractors in relation to Occupational Health matters

Organising and delivering health surveillance to the business as per statutory requirements, guidance and company policy

Conducting pre placement and safety critical medicals

Carrying out due cause testing and routine screening

Advising Line Managers and HR in the position of subject matter excerpt

Assessing individuals for fitness to work following long term absence

Supporting with rehabilitation programmes

Referring case load as required to external health professionals

Organising and delivering health promotion campaigns

Evaluating patients within the company in the event of illness or accident

Being on hand to provide emergency first aid treatment

Maintaining the Occupational Health facility

Following GDPR and patient confidentiality at all times

Promoting the following of UK Health and safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

Proven experience within an Occupational Health setting (5+years)

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health

Registered General Nurse (desirable)

Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the works)

Previous experience managing high levels of sickness and return to work support

Previous experience managing a caseload of referrals

Excellent interpersonal skill

Strong verbal and written communication

Profound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation within an Industrial Environment (advantage)

Ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholder

Benefits:

Advice and editing on your current CV

Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays

Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check

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