Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Red Snapper Recruiting are currently looking for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to work on a full-time contract in Preston, Lancashire.

**Job Purpose**:
To provide a comprehensive Occupational Health & Wellbeing nursing service with particular emphasis on return to work assessments and routine health screening.

**Main responsibilities**:

- To undertake pre-employment and pre-placement medical assessments on new applicants, as well as undertaking routine and non-routine medical assessments on police officers and police staff in specialist roles, either in the Occupational Health & WellbeingServices Unit or out in Divisions.
- To undertake assessments of employees’ fitness for work and make recommendations and submit written reports to management, ensuring strict compliance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s guidelines on medical ethics and confidentiality at all times.
- To offer advice to employees and Line Managers/HR on general physical health issues and general mental health issues, particularly with regard to their fitness for work.
- To undertake some of all of the Medical Technicians duties in his/her absence
- To assist the Nurse Manager in the efficient running of the Occupational Health & Well Being, including the preparation of Management Reports and statistical information on a regular basis.
- To provide representation at Case Conferences when required
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high standards of service with an emphasis on quality at all times.
- To promote and comply with our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Lancashire Constabulary’s policy on health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.
- To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post

**Essential Knowledge and Experience**:

- Registered General Nurse registered with the NMC
- Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing or equivalent postgraduate qualification as a minimum
- Recent experience of working in an occupational health environment
- At least 2 years previous OH nursing experience
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and written, to all levels of management and staff, both internally and externally
- Experience of developing and implementing healthcare policies
- Experience of producing accurate written information and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
- Experience of working to conflicting demands and tight timescale, within a busy environment