Band 6 - Occupational Health Adviser, Occupational Health

Job overview Are you a passionate Occupational Health professional looking to make a real difference in a dynamic acute Trust? We are looking for a full time Band 6 - Occupational Health Adviser to join our team. As Trust of the Year 2025, we're entering an exciting new chapter, expanding our services and investing in modern technology to shape the future of healthcare. This is a fantastic time to join our forward-thinking team and help shape a high-quality, modern Occupational Health service. *Previous applicants need not apply* Advert As a Band 6 Occupational Health Adviser, you’ll play a key role in delivering a comprehensive, evidence-based service that promotes the health, wellbeing and safety of our workforce. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will: Manage your own caseload of management referrals, providing expert advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation and reasonable workplace adjustments. Deliver occupational health screening, immunisations, and health surveillance programmes. Assess and manage workplace risks, including infection control issues and exposure incidents. Provide professional advice to managers and staff, supporting attendance management and wellbeing. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and new ways of working as our service expands. You’ll work both autonomously and collaboratively, building strong relationships across HR, Health & Safety, Infection Control and clinical teams. Working for our organisation With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Plan and carry out initial assessment for a range of clients using an evidence-based and client centred approach to practice following certain work-related accidents and work-related ill health. Managing own caseload of management referrals for the purpose of sickness absence management through assessment and advising on an individual’s fitness to work, rehabilitation and phased return to work programmes, ensuring that appropriate information is provided regarding the Equality Act (2010) including advice on reasonable adjustment to the workplace. Undertake a range of routine occupational health screening tasks, collect, record and store data accurately. Assess the need for further information from GP, specialist or previous employer, the need for pre-employment blood tests in accordance with Department of Health and UK Health Security Agency guidelines and gain the appropriate consent. Effectively communicate the staff member's rights under the Access to Medical Reports Act (1998). Undertake workplace risk assessments, plan and manage work related health problems including making decisions about fitness to work and the need for restrictions or adjustments to the workplace. About you We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate practitioner who thrives in a busy, evolving environment. Essential: • Registered Nurse (NMC – Part 1) • Qualification in Occupational Health (degree or diploma) • Experience in Occupational Health, including management referrals and case management • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and workplace health risks • Excellent communication and report-writing skills Desirable: • SCPHN (OH) registration • NHS Occupational Health experience • Experience in health promotion, audit or service improvement You’ll be confident managing priorities, working independently, and using your judgement to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. What we offer At West Herts, we’re committed to supporting our people: • Flexible working options and strong work-life balance • Generous NHS pension and annual leave • A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and staff support services • Access to excellent training, development and career progression opportunities • A supportive, inclusive culture where our values – empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive – guide everything we do. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire. As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.