In-House Occupational Health Advisor Birmingham

Job Description

Are you a qualified Occupational Health Nurse SCPHN(OH) or experienced in occupational health and working towards the qualificationLocation: BirminghamFull Time but part time / flexible will be consideredWe are developing our team and have an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Occupational Health Nurse to join our In House Occupational Health and Wellness team where you can help shape the Occupational Health team and department and really work closelywith the overall organisation to help improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our staff. We are looking for a great nurse with the experience and capability to cover a full remit and practise occupational health autonomously.Who we areWere a top 20 charity and the UKs leading charity providing specialist NHS mental healthcare. Profits are re-invested into new services and new facilities, helping us to continue to do amazing work and transform mental healthcare. We support and care forour 4200 staff across3 locations including Northampton, Essex and Birmingham.Who you are A confident, competent and highly motivated individual with ability to engage others to effect positive health change. You have a proactive approach to health care and maintain a visible presence within a multi-disciplinary team - including HR, Safety and Physiotherapy. Work autonomously to meet service levels for management referrals and consultations. Able to carry out a range of health surveillances and vaccination programmes. Driven to develop excellent working relationships within the organisation. Lots of energy and drive to work in a busy and demanding, but friendly team. Good organisation skills and be able to take project leadership. Able to work flexibly and undertake occasional travel to different sitesWhat you can give to usSubstantial experience of working in occupational health and high standards of innovative practice.Commitment to wellness culture and targeted health promotion initiatives.Proven people management skills and ability to engage and support staff health improvement programmes. Excellent written and verbal communication Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and supporting continuous professional development to student and other colleagues.What we cangive toyouYou will be supported by our expert Clinical team, giving you plenty of exposure to mentoring and coaching with opportunities for continuing professional development, training, and career progression. You will also gain experience being part of an in houseoccupational health team where you can help shape the team, culture and ways of working.You can achieve more at St Andrews HealthcareThe Northampton site has facilities such as a caf, garden centre, charity shop, woodwork & ceramics workshop all staffed by patients and service users along with other facilities such as gyms and swimming pools for patients and staff to use.Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrews CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.Rewards and BenefitsWe offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Excellent professional and career development and training opportunities
• Pension and life assurance
• Sickness policy on par with the NHS
• 35 days annual leave, increasing to 41 further after 10 years service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free parking
• Paid DBS application

As a CQC regulated provider of healthcare, from 1 April 2022 we will be required to ensure that all of our workforce have had both first and second COVID-19 vaccinations (except for those who can demonstrate they are medically exempt).