Occupational Health Adviser

7 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service Full time

**Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:Occupational Health Adviser (OHA)**

**MAIN WORK SITE**: Offices of Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory, Service (SOHAS) and designated health centres and surgeries

**ACCOUNTABLE TO**: SOHAS Chief Executive

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
**1. Advice and Case Work Service**

To attend at designated health centres and surgeries and the city centre office at agreed times to see clients by appointment or work from home where appropriate.

1.1 Interview clients and assess client need using appropriate guidance on best practice including protocols, current legislation and reference material.

1.2 Advise, coach, motivate clients and formulate action plans to promote health and wellbeing

1.3 Contribute to protecting people at risk at work.

1.4 Enable people to address specific needs in relation to health and well-being

1.5 Research into issues connected with patient health problems

1.6 Communicate with third parties to resolve occupational health matters by letter, phone, electronically or face-to-face (e.g. GPs, health care professionals, employers, Job Centre Plus, Trade unions, community and voluntary groups, enforcement agencies).

1.7 Provide information and written material to clients.

1.8 Making appropriate referrals to health services and other statutory or voluntary sector bodies.

1.9 Making appropriate referrals for representation in respect of compensation claims and social security appeals to specialist agencies including advice services and solicitors.

1.10 Provide advocacy and/or representation depending on level of intervention required at disability living allowance, incapacity benefit, industrial injury and employment tribunals

1.11 To provide specific advice on work hazards, work systems, working environments, harmful substances and risk assessment.

Additional duties

1.13 To provide information on specific topics for groups of health professionals in practices when required

1.14 To take part in the induction, mentoring, and professional development of other advisers.

**3. Organisation**

3.1 To carry out responsibilities of the post with full regard to the equal opportunities policy of SOHAS and to support and implement anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of SOHAS work.

3.2 To represent SOHAS at meetings and other bodies as required and agreed with the SOHAS Chief Executive and trustees.

3.3 To provide information and talks about the role of SOHAS and occupational health matters to outside organisations as required.

3.4 To seek opportunities to develop and build personal and professional skills to enhance performance within this job

3.5 To attend training sessions as determined or agreed by the SOHAS Chief Executive or trustees and to provide written evaluative feedback on these to the SOHAS Chief Executive and OHA colleagues.

3.6 To attend and participate in regular workers’, advisers’ and trustee meetings as required.

3.7 To prepare verbal or written reports on work undertaken as required by the SOHAS Chief Executive, the management trustees and Sheffield City Council

3.8 To be accountable to the SOHAS Chief Executive or the trustees and to take part in supervision and appraisal process.

3.9 To carry out any other duties appropriate to the job as agreed with the SOHAS Chief Executive and SOHAS trustees.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:
**ESSENTIAL**

**Qualifications**
- Educated preferably to degree level or to a good standard with relevant qualifications or experience.

**Employment / Experience (Previous and Present)**
- Understanding or experience of the issues faced by people's health problems related to employment
- Experience of giving information, advice or guidance
- Understanding or experience of working with employers to get people into employment and or experience of back to work after a period of sickness absence.
- Self-sufficient in admin and main Microsoft packages eg: Word

**Skills**
- An effective evaluator of people’s problems.
- Ability to show initiative in developing and promoting the service and networking with relevant agencies
- Able to work closely with primary care teams within GP surgeries.
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good motivational, communication and listening skills
- Good presentation and communication skills
- Good organisational ability
- Ability to work as part of a team

**Circumstances**
- Ability to travel in the local area
- Ability to occasionally work outside of office hours on events or talks

**DESIRABLE**
- Understanding of current issues in Occupational Health.
- Understand the principles of occupational health and safety legislation.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: £11,195.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
If Covid infection rates increase

  • Occupational Health Adviser

    2 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service Full time

    **Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service** **JOB DESCRIPTION**:Occupational Health Adviser (OHA)** **MAIN WORK SITE**: Offices of Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) and designated health centres and surgeries **ACCOUNTABLE TO**: SOHAS Manager **PURPOSE OF THE JOB**: **1. Advice and Case Work Service** To attend at designated...

  • Occupational Health Adviser

    1 week ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service Full time

    **Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service** **JOB DESCRIPTION**: **Reproductive Wellbeing Occupational Health Adviser (OHA)** **MAIN WORK SITE**: Offices of Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS), Meersbrook Hall and GP surgeries **ACCOUNTABLE TO**: SOHAS Manager **PURPOSE OF THE JOB**: **1. Advice and Case Work Service** To...

  • Occupational Health Adviser

    2 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

    Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University? As an OH Adviser you will undertake a wide range of occupational health activities including sickness absence case management, pre-placement assessment, health surveillance and health promotion activities. You will report directly to the Senior Occupational Health Adviser and work closely with...

  • Occupational Health Adviser

    2 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

    Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University? As a OH Adviser you will provide undertake a wide range of occupational health activities including sickness absence case management, pre-placement assessment, health surveillance and health promotion activities. You will also undertake clinical supervision duties, audit and training in support...

  • Senior Occupational Health Adviser

    9 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

    As a Senior OH Adviser you will provide undertake a wide range of occupational health activities including sickness absence case management, pre-placement assessment, health surveillance and health promotion activities. You will also undertake clinical supervision duties, audit and training in support of the occupational health team. You will report directly...

  • Occupational Health Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time £22,500 - £170,000

    About the RoleThe Recruit Health Experts Ltd is a leading provider of healthcare services, seeking an experienced Occupational Health Physician to join their team as a Force Medical Advisor. This part-time position is based in Sheffield and involves working with the Wellbeing Team, offering flexibility in terms of hours and location.Key Responsibilities-...

  • Physician for Occupational Health Service

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time £22,500 - £170,000

    Position OverviewWe are seeking an Occupational Health Physician to join our team as a Force Medical Advisor.Job Responsibilities:To advise on medical matters related to police personnel.To conduct medical assessments and examinations.To manage cases and provide recommendations.Requirements:GMC registration.Member or Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    9 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Sheffield Occupational Health Service provides a high quality occupational health service to NHS Trusts, Universities and a number of private sector clients mostly within the Sheffield area. We are looking to recruit a OH Mental Health Practitioner, with experience of working within the Occupational Health team in an NHS care. The post holder will need to...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Sheffield Occupational Health Service provides a high quality occupational health service to NHS Trusts, Universities and a number of private sector clients mostly within the Sheffield area. We are looking to recruit a OH Mental Health Practitioner, with experience of working within the Occupational Health team in an NHS care. The post holder will need to...

  • Occupational Health Consultant

    1 month ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time

    Job Description: As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to support individuals, manage risks, and provide guidance to maintain a sustainable workforce.Key Responsibilities:Conduct telephone consultations and manage complex caseloads, maintaining clinical objectivity and impartiality.Provide evidence-based occupational...

  • Occupational Health Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Occupational Health Specialist Servicing the South Yorkshire Police, we are seeking an Occupational Health Specialist to deliver a comprehensive range of occupational health services. This role will involve attending to various responsibilities including attendance management, pre-placement assessments, fitness for work medicals, vaccinations,...

  • Occupational Health Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Occupational Health SpecialistLocation: Sheffield, UKContract Type: 12-month part-time contractSalary: £170k per annum pro rata (£76.5k p.a.)We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Specialist to join our team as a Force Medical Advisor for the in-house Occupational Health service of South Yorkshire Police.The role is a hybrid, working...

  • Occupational Health Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time £22,500 - £170,000

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Physician to serve as a Force Medical Advisor for our in-house Occupational Health service.Key Responsibilities:Pre-employment medical assessments of police recruits and staff applicants.Medical assessments on eligibility to join the police pension fund.Medical assessments to ascertain fitness for...

  • Occupational Health Physician

    1 month ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Force Medical Advisor, Sheffield, 12 month contract, Part time (22.5 hours), £170k pro rata Ref: OH171 We are working with South Yorkshire Police to source an experienced Occupational Health Physician as a Force Medical Advisor for their in-house Occupational Health service. This is a part-time hybrid role working both on site with the Wellbeing Team in...

  • Occupational Health Physician

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Force Medical Advisor, Sheffield, 12 month contract, Part time (22.5 hours), £170k pro rataRef: OH171We are working with South Yorkshire Police to source an experienced Occupational Health Physician as a Force Medical Advisor for their in-house Occupational Health service.This is a part-time hybrid role working both on site with the Wellbeing Team in...

  • Occupational Health Physician

    1 month ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Force Medical Advisor, Sheffield, 12 month contract, Part time (22.5 hours), £170k pro rataRef: OH171We are working with South Yorkshire Police to source an experienced Occupational Health Physician as a Force Medical Advisor for their in-house Occupational Health service.This is a part-time hybrid role working both on site with the Wellbeing Team in...

  • Occupational Health Physician

    4 days ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Force Medical Advisor, Sheffield, 12 month contract, Part time (22.5 hours), £170k pro rataRef: OH171We are working with South Yorkshire Police to source an experienced Occupational Health Physician as a Force Medical Advisor for their in-house Occupational Health service.This is a part-time hybrid role working both on site with the Wellbeing Team in...

  • Occupational Health Physician

    2 days ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Job DescriptionForce Medical Advisor, Sheffield, 12 month contract, Part time (22.5 hours), £170k pro rataRef: OH171We are working with South Yorkshire Police to source an experienced Occupational Health Physician as a Force Medical Advisor for their in-house Occupational Health service.This is a part-time hybrid role working both on site with the Wellbeing...

  • Occupational Health Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Role OverviewWe are working with South Yorkshire Police to source an experienced Occupational Health Physician as a Force Medical Advisor for their in-house Occupational Health service. This role is part of the Wellbeing Team in Sheffield and involves both on-site work and remote collaboration.About the JobThis is a 12-month part-time hybrid position,...

  • Occupational Health Physician

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Recruit Health Experts Ltd Full time

    Job Description Force Medical Advisor, Sheffield, 12 month contract, Part time (22.5 hours), £170k pro rata Ref: OH171 We are working with South Yorkshire Police to source an experienced Occupational Health Physician as a Force Medical Advisor for their in-house Occupational Health service. This is a part-time hybrid role working both on site with the...