Tyne & Wear (OHA) Commerce Occupational Health Adviser (OHA) United Kingdom

Workplace Doctors is working with an established Occupational Health provider looking to expand their team of Occupational Health Advisors in Tyne & Wear. Our client provides effective service and advice on work related issues and health surveillance programmes. They are offering a competitive salary for the ideal candidate, who will be ambitious, self-motivated and confident. This position provides you with the opportunity of establishing your own area, networking with clients and being part of a market leading team in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified OHA, to take on a new challenge, and join a large and well-respected business in Tyne & Wear. Occupational Health Advisor with Commerce experience to work at their site in Tyne & Wear.   Our client is interested in applications from experienced OHA’s, with an OH qualification, and with a wide experience in all aspects of OHA practice, in particular sickness absence and wellbeing. You must have a UK driving licence and your own car. It would be beneficial to be on Part 3 of the register but not essential. The role involves 60% case management and 40% wellbeing. This is a newly created role so you will be tasked with setting up a brand-new wellbeing programme for the business. You will therefore need to be a dynamic worker with the capacity to manage both aspects of the role. Main duties within this role Include: (guideline only) ·       Ensure compliance with Department of Health, H&S and other guidelines/legislation ·       Advise, monitor, and assess clinical practice of the OH team ·       Ensure compliance with Department of Health, H&S and other guidelines/legislation ·       Assess, plan, implement, deliver and evaluate programmes of care ·       Work with divisional directors/managers to implement company objectives ·       Recognise the development needs of junior, or less experienced staff, take appropriate action and maintain and monitor any training plans ·       Explore and develop further OH business opportunities Skills We are looking for candidates to take a proactive approach and have strong skills in the following areas: ·       Full OH Remit ·       Case Management ·       Fit for Work medicals ·       Health Surveillance ·       Health Promotion This job description is a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the person and is not exhaustive - it should be used as a guideline only. Subject to the needs of the service, the content of the job description for this post is subject to continuous review.