Occupational Health Nurse

Job description

Description

We are looking for a passionate, experienced individual to join our Cobalt Park Offices in Newcastle as an occupational health nurse adviser. The need is for a full time position, Monday to Friday and will involve remote support for Harrogate office site with one visit per month.

Responsibilities:

Work in a team with the site occupational physician, health and safety team, Human Resources and management to protect and promote employee health safety and well-being. You will advise employees and managers regarding work-related health issues as well as maintain a culture of attendance and productivity.

In particular:

·  Manage the Occupational Health Department for Cobalt site with responsibility for Harrogate site one day per month and health surveillance program for Newcastle Longbenton site.
·  Liaise with managers and site Occupational Health Physician in management of sickness absence cases facilitating appropriate referrals. Appointment schedules will be managed by an Occupational Health Administrator within the department.
·  Assist in rehabilitation and return to work programmes liaising with Legal and HR if necessary, considering the Equality Act.
·  Review pre-placement health assessment papers, conduct any relevant screening and refer to Physician if required for medical examination.
·  Advise employees and managers regarding work-related health issues.
·  Participate in ergonomic assessments of the workplace and (work with site management to) ensure 100% compliance of Workstation safety plus alert site leadership of non-compliance.
·  Conduct monthly workplace inspections including equipment checks for BLS.
·  Work in a multi-disciplinary team with HS&E, HR and Management to promote employee health safety and well-being.
·  Provide relevant health surveillance to employees working at Newcastle Innovation Centre 1 day per week with hazards i.e. spirometry, skin prick testing, vision testing at appropriate time intervals.
·  In liaison with the Occupational Health Administrator Provide supplies and support to the first aider community, and Mental health First Aiders onsite.
·  Ensure that enough first aiders are available to the site as required by risk assessment.
·  Provide immunisation programmes for overseas business travel and occupational exposure to pathogens.
·  Conduct voluntary health screening comprising of height, weight, BMI, Blood Pressure, Eyesight screening, and ‘finger-prick’ cholesterol utilising the organisations Vibrant Living Online Wellness Tool.
·  Target regular health promotion on site with a focus on occupational factors and site health needs analysis data. Be an active member of the Vibrant Living Health promotion program and develop engaging health awareness initiatives to site.
·  Provide emergency care for all occupational injuries and illnesses and any acute illness developing at the workplace.
·  Participate in Health and Safety education programmes, i.e. Ergonomic / Biohazard.
·  Ensuring that all first aiders and others that may be at risk from biological hazards are provided with the appropriate training.
·  Provide Occupational Health input into other training programmes where appropriate, i.e. New Hires.
·  Attend European clinical conferences when required to ensure further learning and networking opportunity.
·  Work with site resources and respective health managers to ensure site meets internal and external audit programs. Perform annual internal health service key element surveys, provide a report to the Health Systems Manager and input data.
·  Together with the Occupational Health Admin assistant select and maintain supplies and equipment consistent with site needs to ensure adequate and appropriate supplies for OH activities are available.
·  Maintain, recall and have access to the Global Occupational Health databases and provide annual reports.

What we offer you

·  Dynamic and respectful work environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance
·  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes pension, life assurance, health insurance, flexible working, a stock ownership scheme and other social benefits. Regular salary revisions and possible promotions - all in line with your results, performance and potential. To find more information about our benefits package take a look here: https://www.pgcareers.com/benefits
·  It’s not just about what you will do, but how we will make you feel: welcomed, valued, purposeful, challenged, heard, and encouraged.
Qualifications

Requirements (skills / experiences) for the role:

We welcome Applicants who are a Registered Adult Nurse or a Registered Specialist Comm Public Health Nurse – OH, but open to anyone with relevant experience to also apply for the role.

Good to Know

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we have built this company into world’s largest consumer goods firm and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We believe insight, innovation and passion of hardworking teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work.

Just so you know at Procter & Gamble #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company;

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Job locations:
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Job Type: Full-time Req No: HR 00003714