Occupational Health Practitioner

Occupational Health Practitioner
Location : Worksop
Salary: £36,406 (£22,138.79 pro-rata) per annum + benefits
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (all year round)
Our clients main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help them achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Health Practitioner to work within the Human Resources Team. The role of Occupational Health Practitioner is to promote and support the Health & Wellbeing of the employees of the Group, providing occupational health surveillance, health screening and health promotion advice and guidance. Working closely with Human Resources and Health & Safety teams to provide a safe working environment.
As an Occupational Health Practitioner, you will support their employees by carrying out pre-employment reviews for new starters, ensuring that their workforce have appropriate support, if required, to be successful in their roles. You will work with the HR team, managers and employees to constantly review the health support and health promotion, to their employees, offering advice, signposting and making suitable recommendations where appropriate.
As Occupational Health Practitioner you will lead and/or participate in groups that support the promotion of Health & Wellbeing of staff including Mental Health First Aiders. You will work closely with the Health and Safety Team to improve the provision of First Aid in addition to increasing the skills and confidence of the Group appointed First Aiders.
Skills and Qualifications
You will need experience of working in a medical role and have held an Occupational Health position outside of a hospital environment, hold a recognised Occupational Health qualification as well as registration of a nurse or nurse practitioner.
In addition to the vocational/professional industry qualifications, you will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths or be willing to work towards.
Department Info
The role of the Occupational Health Practitioner will be part of the Human Resources Team, managed by a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). You will have support of an Administrator and will work closely with the HR Officers on absence management and the wider HR team on appropriate health initiatives.
Benefits
Access to local government pensions scheme
Up to 44 days leave per year including closure during Christmas period
Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes
Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
Parking available at all of their sites
Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth by to £200 per referral made
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date: Monday 16th September 2024 at 12:00 Noon if you are shortlisted for this post you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.
They celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for their commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that youd be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. They welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. They are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme.
They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.
All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

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