Occupational Health Advisor - (HAY BD B)
Nottinghamshire County Council
Who You Are
In this role, you could either be a clinic nurse or a qualified Occupational Health Advisor (OHA), or a single individual qualified across both areas. You are a professional dedicated to supporting the team in addressing a backlog in the department. You are self-driven, stay updated with the latest occupational health skills and knowledge, and are willing to share your expertise with the team.
What the Job Involves
Your role is key in supporting the occupational health team by assisting in clearing the backlog of cases. For clinic nurses, the focus will be on conducting vaccinations, immunizations, venepuncture, pre-placement medicals, and driver medicals, including checking distance vision and blood pressure. For the OHA, responsibilities include case management for local government occupational health, writing GP reports, and creating action plans to support both management and employees. Regular reporting to the senior occupational health advisor is required, with weekly updates on cases and escalating any concerns or major health retirement cases as needed. You will also maintain effective communication with the admin team regarding your schedule and absences.
Skills
- Up-to-date vaccine/immunization and venepuncture certificates
- Basic life support and anaphylaxis management
- Pre-placement and driver medical experience
- eOpas and G2 system familiarity
- Local government OH case management expertise
- Strong report writing and action plan creation
- Knowledge of SharePoint (advantageous)
- Effective communication and self-motivation