Occupational Health Advisor
Applications for this vacancy closed on 13 August 2024 at 12:00PM
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<div>The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.</div><br>
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<div>The Occupational Health team delivers an effective and focused occupational health service to staff of the University.  The post holder will provide professional, specialist support to staff experiencing a wide range of physical and mental health difficulties.</div><br>
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<div>The role is advisory and the post holder will play a key role in providing general and specific expert occupational health advice supporting managers and employees and the wider organisation and making recommendations on reasonable workplace adjustments when appropriate.</div><br>
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<div>The post holder will undertake quality health surveillance to ensure the University fulfils its duties under health and safety legislation.  They will also engage in University-wide health and wellbeing promotional activities and advise on institutional policy and procedures relating to the management of staff health.</div><br>
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<div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br>
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<div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br>
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<div>•             An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br>
<div>•             38 days annual leave</div><br>
<div>•             A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br>
<div>•             Family leave schemes</div><br>
<div>•             Cycle loan scheme</div><br>
<div>•             Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br>
<div>•             Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br>
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<div>This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working</div><br>
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<div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br>
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<div><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><br>
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<li>To manage a caseload, dealing with complex cases when necessary, where the nature of the work can be rapid and unpredictable, utilising time-limited evidenced-based interventions for a wide range of mental and physical health difficulties</li><br>
<li>Provide comprehensive, confidential advice to managers and employees and make recommendations on fitness for work</li><br>
<li>Advise managers regarding reasonable adjustments for staff as appropriate and provide access to disability support services where appropriate</li><br>
<li>To undertake occupational screening/health surveillance in accordance with health and safety legislation and interpret results and advise accordingly.  To refer on for advice and diagnosis from an Occupational Physician if required</li><br>
<li>To communicate and work collaboratively with the Head of Occupational Health, Occupational Health professionals, and other relevant professionals across the University</li><br>
<li>To be responsible for providing an informed opinion and taking part in case conferences</li><br>
<li>Advise managers on occupational health issues, including those relating to the Equality Act and physical and mental health issues</li><br>
<li>To maintain accurate contemporaneous electronic records regarding clinical activity on all service users in accordance with University policies and guidance from professional bodies, including clinical assessment with clear identification of problems and plan of care</li><br>
<li>To identify and monitor any local adverse trends and escalate to the Head of Occupational Health</li><br>
<li>To actively participate in clinical supervision and receive feedback following any clinical audit in order to ensure fitness to practice, to comply with professional standards and maintain updated competency</li><br>
<li>To actively participate in team meetings, 1:1 meetings and supervision/observed practice with line manager to review workload demands and service provision</li><br>
<li>To participate in University and professional body Continuing Personal Development opportunities to update knowledge specific to the role, including health and safety legislation, to demonstrate appropriate increased knowledge base and ensure self-awareness and enhanced clinical skills</li><br>
<li>Refer to, and promote, the Wellbeing Programme as appropriate</li><br>
<li>Assist the Head of Occupational Health to make service improvements and undertake any project work as requested</li><br>
<li>Contribute to the regular review of policies and procedures</li><br>
<li>Accept any delegated responsibilities from the Head of Occupational Health</li><br>
<li>Collate and submit data and agreed information to the Head of Occupational Health for contribution into service statistics for OH Service measurement</li><br>
<li>Attend meetings within the University and externally as deemed necessary by the Head of Occupational Health</li><br>
<li>Provide support to Head of Occupational Health for health and case management programmes including providing client support, advice and guidance</li><br>
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<div><strong>About You</strong></div><br>
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<div><strong>Essential selection criteria</strong></div><br>
<div>1.      RGN with current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council ((NMC) Part 1</div><br>
<div>2.      Degree level (or equivalent) professional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing</div><br>
<div>3.      Registered as a SCPHN (OH) on Part 3 of the NMC register</div><br>
<div>4.      Up to date training in health surveillance and interpretation of results</div><br>
<div>5.      Able to demonstrate a good track record of giving occupational health advice, guidance and support to managers and employees including complex cases</div><br>
<div>6.      Previous experience of advising, supporting and managing employees with acute and chronic mental and physical health issues</div><br>
<div>7.      Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, as well as working collaboratively with a wider team and with internal and external bodies</div><br>
<div>8.      Commitment to continuing professional development in the field of occupational health</div><br>
<div><strong>Desirable selection criteria</strong></div><br>
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<li>Knowledge and experience of working in higher education / research / laboratory environments</li><br>
<li>Health surveillance competence in all of the following; Audiometry, Spirometry and Hand Arm Vibration assessments</li><br>
<li>Experience in the use of Cohort/Cority data management system</li><br>
<li>Experience of working in an OH Adviser led service</li><br>
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<div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br>
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<div>Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.</div><br>
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<div>You will be required to upload a covering letter showing how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br>
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<div>The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13 August 2024.</div><br>
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<div>Interviews will take place during week commencing 19 August and will be in person.</div>
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**Previous applicants need not apply**
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Occupational Health team delivers an effective and focused occupational health service to staff of the University. The post holder will provide professional, specialist support to staff experiencing a wide range of physical and mental health difficulties. The role is advisory and the post holder will play a key role in providing general ... Previous applicants need not apply The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Occupational Health team delivers an effective and focused occupational health service to staff of the University. The post holder will provide professional, specialist support to staff experiencing a wide range of physical and mental health difficulties. The role is advisory and the post holder will play a key role ... |
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