Senior Occupational Health Advisor

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse professional to support the Occupational Health Manager to deliver a highly effective nurse-led Occupational Health Service to around 4,000 staff in academic schools and support functions.

You will support the Occupational Health Manager in the clinical leadership of all areas of the Occupational Health Service including the development and implementation of measures to manage sickness absence, implementing a programme of health surveillance for staff and research students as appropriate, and carrying out health assessments for new starters.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and we are flexible as to the working pattern someone may wish to work.

The University offers many excellent benefits, including 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and closure days), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges.

You will have:

• Registered as a specialist nurse with the NMC and have an Occupational Health qualification at Diploma or Degree level;

• Significant experience of working in an Occupational Health setting;

• Sound knowledge of health and safety and employment legislation relevant to Occupational Health practice;

• Knowledge and experience of skin and respiratory health, audiometry, HAVS, and health surveillance;

• The ability to deal with highly complex and sensitive staff health issues on a regular basis;

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to engage and communicate effectively with staff and senior management;

• The ability to produce clear and concise reports.

Please use the 'Apply' button above to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification. 

Interview date – 18/01/2024

Informal contact details
Contact role: Occupational Health Manager
Contact name: Dawn Grout
Contact phone: 0118 378 8635
Contact email:  d.grout@reading.ac.uk

Contact role: HR Partner
Contact name: Alan Twyford
Contact phone: 0118 378 8755
Contact email:  a.j.twyford@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs

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