Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements relating to occupational health and clinical operations.
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Maintain, develop and oversee all records, equipment, programmes and resources relating to occupational health services.
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Conduct an annual review of Occupational Health policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current legislation, organisational changes and audit requirements.
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Conduct pre-employment medical assessments, interpret clinical results and prepare comprehensive reports.
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Undertake occupational health risk assessments across the organisation as required.
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Coordinate the VDU/DSE Ergonomics Programme, including assessments, recommendations and follow-up actions.
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Develop and implement clear, coordinated initiatives to promote employee wellbeing and support the reduction of absenteeism.
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Liaise with Occupational Health Physicians, GPs, Physiotherapists and Consultants to support the effective management of employee health cases.
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Develop and support appropriate return-to-work plans following serious injury, illness or prolonged absence.
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Manage and provide appropriate follow-up for needlestick and splash injuries.
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Provide relevant occupational health reports, updates and recommendations to managers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
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Coordinate vaccination clinics, including influenza, Hepatitis B and other relevant workplace vaccination programmes.
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Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional, regulatory and organisational requirements.
Your Profile
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A recognised qualification in Occupational Health is essential. Candidates currently undertaking an Occupational Health qualification will also be considered.
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Registered General Nurse with current NMBI registration.
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Competent in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, phlebotomy, VDU/DSE ergonomics assessments and vaccine administration.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong empathy, active listening and the ability to build effective professional relationships.
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Strong organisational and planning skills, including excellent time management and the ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining a high professional standard.
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A collaborative team player with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
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Minimum of two years’ experience working in occupational health nursing.
