Hales Group are recruiting for an Occupational Health Manager for our client based in Lowestoft on a permanent basis. The role will focus on minimising long-term absence, consistently applying procedures to address short-term absence, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Main Duties of the Occupational Health Manager role include:
1. Lead the site Occupational Health Service, including direct line management of an occupational health nurse, to meet business and employee needs.
2. Ensure OH policies adhere to latest best practice including publication and education to all employees where required, as well as appropriate consultation with union representatives.
3. Presentation of OH information that highlights key absence trends, with appropriate interpretation of underlying issues and offering of potential solutions.
4. Manage the rehabilitation and redeployment of employees who have restrictions to duties.
5. Ensure all pre-employment health screening is carried out and appropriate actions taken
6. Establish and maintain systems for health surveillance and monitoring
7. Make a positive contribution to site Health & Safety matters, including joint co-ordination of risk assessments including monitoring of the working environment, and providing advice and recommendations on health hazards and their effective control.
8. Identify and prioritise site health needs and develop and ...