Occupational Health Advisor

Role:Occupational Health Advisor
Town:Glasgow / Edinburgh Client Site
FullTime: Monday to Friday only (could be some hybrid)

Permanent role: 37.5 hours per week
Salary:Up to 45000 Pro Rata FTE depending on skills and experience

As an Occupational Health Advisor youllwork for a prestigious corporate client undertaking preplacement and complex Case Management. If you have a real passion for Occupational Health are interested in a role which will challenge your thinking and are committed to learning please apply today. Our OH teams are renowned across the UK for their expertise and commitment to positive outcomes for all and this is your opportunity to be part of delivering that service on one client site. There could be some flexibility for hybrid working subject to client needs.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career the same way you do for others.

What youll do:

• Carry out occupational health assessments including physical and mental health evaluations of individuals in relation to their work environment and provide advice to client on any required adjustments to the workplace or role.
• Deal with 4 new referrals and the rest 2 or 3 reviews per day
• Provide guidance within the confines of medical confidentiality regarding any underlying health issues that could be significant in their management of persistent or intermittent shortterm sickness absence cases.
• Undertake preplacement assessment in accordance with client needs and advise/escalate accordingly
• Advise regarding issues relating to the Equalities Act and Health & Safety legislation where appropriate
• Facilitate the safe rehabilitation and resettlement of employees returning from absences. This will include verbal or written communication with external agencies with appropriate regard to medical confidentiality e.g. General Practitioners and Specialists.
• Triaging referrals on receipt and offering initial signposting advice to HR
• Facilitatereferrals/signpostingas appropriate to suitable primary health/EAP/client wellbeing or other counselling services whilst maintaining a personal current knowledge of outside agencies and their services to ensure any guidance offered remains valid
• Create and maintain high quality OH records and ensure their secure and confidential custody in accordance with NMC guidelines. All practices and standards of conduct are to comply with the professional governing body of the NMC
• Liaison with the Client Relationship Manager any Lead Clinicians on the contract on a regular basis to ensure consistent procedural and clinical standards and requirements are met

What youll bring:

• OH Degree qualification in Occupational Health is essential with significant experience preferably within a corporate setting
• NMC registration
• Knowledge of the principles tools techniques and developments in OH sector. Knowledge & experience of clinical governance within an OH setting.
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Strong team player
• Computer literacy
• Hunger to keep learning

Why HCA UK

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments technology techniques medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Occupational Health Advisor youll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seenheardand supported you can be at your best for our patients and each other.

Our mission is simpleabove all elsewerecommitted to the care and improvement of human life a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion:We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honestyintegrityand fairness: We act with absolute honestyintegrityand fairness

• Loyaltyrespectand dignity:We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyaltyrespectand dignity

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