Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse Advisor

Airbus Broughton

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy has arisen as Occupational Health Nurse Advisor for the Airbus Broughton plant, offering a comprehensive occupational service to the business. The role covers the full Occupational Health (OH) remit which includes sickness absence, management referrals and health surveillance. The successful candidate must have the ability to work autonomously, but know their own limitations and seek support and advice from peers when needed. The role will require excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good working relationships with the business units and Human Resources.

This position is for 35 hours per week but job share would be considered, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

·  Case management: complete comprehensive functional capability assessments on employees who are absent from work or referred by the line manager, giving advice to both the employee and business regarding fitness to work.
·  Health surveillance: perform the required health surveillance procedures and interpret results in line with department procedure / policy. Advising the employee and business when appropriate of the outcome of the results.
·  Production and maintenance of confidential medical records. Adhering to the standards as defined by the NMC and internal policies and procedures.
·  Participate in development of health promotion programmes designed to inform and educate workers about health issues at work.
·  Respond to an injured / unwell employee in line with departmental policies.
·  Support the OH management and administration team, contribute in the running of the department and take an active informed interest in development of policies and procedures.

This role may involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

·  Registered General Nurse level 1,12.
·  Demonstrated experience in Occupational Health Nursing within the Aerospace / Manufacturing industry.
·  A qualification in Occupational Health.
·  Certified HAVS assessor - desirable.
·  NEBOSH certificate desirable but not essential.
·  Industrial Audiometry / Spirometry certificate and other specialist skills desirable.
·  Interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.
·  Fluent English language skills, other languages would be a plus.