Occupational Health Advisor

Adecco are recruiting for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to work for their client Thames Valley Police at their headquarters in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.

This is a temporary ongoing position working Monday to Thursday 8-4, Friday 8-3:30 and will be hybrid working.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting and the criteria of the vetting process is that you have had continuous residency within the UK for at least 3 years at the time of application.

The overall purpose of the role is to: Provide Specialist Occupational Health Advice to Thames Valley Police, by establishing Police Officers, Specials, Police Staff and Volunteers fitness for work. Promote health, safety and well being to all members of staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Provide an appropriate Occupational Health Advisory service to all Thames Valley staff for management referrals - triaging referrals to determine clinical need and most suitable type of appointment (face to face, phone, mental health nurse, welfare etc). Refer management referral back to line managers where further information is required. Provide advice and guidance in relation to fitness for role (including JRFT & PST) in line with relevant employment legislation (e.g. Equality Act 2010, H&S Regulations); this may include attending meetings with the individual, their line management and HR.
• Conduct health assessments of Staff and Officers in line with Limited Duties Guidelines (recoup and adjusted duties). Provide advice and guidance in relation to fitness and adjustment to role. Attend the Adjusted Duties Categorisation Meetings and provide advice based on clinical opinion to support the categorisation grading. Review and provide clinical advice in relation to Limited Duties.
• Provide advice in relation to pre-placement health screening of Police Officers, Support Staff (including Police Community Support Officers) and Volunteers, to ensure fitness for work.
• Provide a consultancy service to the Force in relation to medical issues, advice on infectious diseases and health education/ promotion at all levels within the organisation at regular intervals across the Force.
• Carry out appropriate Health Screening in line with current medical standards for Police Recruits, Police Transferees, Special Constables, Police Community Support Officers and Support staff. Administer vaccines as required in conjunction with the up to date health guidelines and appropriate PGD (Patient Group Directive). Take blood samples as and when required.
• Take an active role in relation to assisting with the delivery and development of policy and procedures.
• Maintain continuous professional development in line with NMC revalidation

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Registered General Nurse (RGN) with Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing.
2. Recent experience within an Occupational Health environment with proven emotional and psychological resilience to deal with the demands of this post.
3. Proven ability to communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Confident and able to adapt communication style when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, and at all levels.
4. Proven ability to work on own initiative and prioritise with excellent time management skills.
5. Proven ability to maintain information in a confidential manner as well as having integrity to ensure any information given is kept confidentially in accordance with the RCN Code of Practice and TVP Code of Ethics
6. Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential *.
7. Proven knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and a willingness to learn new systems as required.
8. Willing to attend and put into practice, safe workforce training and attend briefings (Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) April 2008).

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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