Occupational Health Nurse posted by OH Recruit Limited

Job Description

Occupational Health Nurse – Home based North East – Full time or Part time – Up to £38k plus annual bonus

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We are working with a large utility company in the North East to source an Occupational Health Nurse for their in-house team based out of Sunderland. They are recognised as a dynamic, passionate, conscious and people-focused team that safely and reliably serves over 2.7 million homes and businesses across the North East, and Yorkshire.  

This is a new position within the organisation and forms part of an exciting new in-house Occupational Health Service. This is a unique opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to really make a difference and shape the role as their own.

Based from home, the role will involve undertaking health surveillance checks across company depots, working closely with operational colleagues. In addition, you will own referrals from management, will follow these through and provide the reports once assessment has taken place.

Key Duties:  

• Deliver a case management service by assessing individuals referred because of sickness absence and provide advice on fitness for work
• Support individuals to return to work through the development of suitable rehabilitation programmes, as is necessary and appropriate                                
• Ensure robust systems are in place for all health surveillance requirements and proactively manage any abnormal results
• At the managers’ request, assess individuals who have performance issues, which may be caused or exacerbated by health problems
• Assist with risk assessments as required
• To support the Occupational Health Service Manager on the development and implementation of relevant health related policies