Key Responsibilities
* Act as lead clinician for the site, undertaking primarily case management and providing Occupational Health support and guidance to assist the site in managing absence.
* Provide a comprehensive case management provision for the Carlisle site and as required across the UK & I region (remotely).
* Proactively support the wider Occupational Health agenda such as policy‑driven rehabilitation and return‑to‑work programmes.
* Ensure excellent communication strategies are employed to deliver appropriate and timely reporting to managers and all relevant functions and partners.
* Maintain occupational health records via the OHS software system.
* Attend site meetings as required, supporting the Carlisle site to achieve their overall business objectives.
* Ensure compliance with OH Service standards, policies and procedures.
* Be a key contributor to the development and delivery of the UK&I occupational health agenda to drive activation.
* Actively contribute to the continual development of the OH service provision.
* Cover health surveillance activities (audiometry, spirometry, skin assessments), fitness‑for‑work medicals (working at height, forklift driving), conduct drug testing for new starters, and undertake pre‑placement health assessments for all new starters.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified nurse with an additional qualification in Occupational Health and able to practice in the UK (or strong experience but no formal qualification will also be considered).
* At least 3 years’ experience in an OH team with strong desire for success.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
* Honest and discrete with a flexible approach and work style.
* Excellent verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
* PC‑literate – Microsoft Office 365 and aligned IT systems.
* Strong case‑management experience ideally in a manufacturing environment.
* Health surveillance/screening experience.
* Clear knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
* Fully conversant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant guidance and data protection legislation.
Benefits
* Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – the business’s annual bonus scheme.
* Opportunity to self‑enrol into a Health Cash Plan.
* Private medical insurance (if eligible by grade).
* Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return‑to‑work programme.
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment.
* 25 days + bank holidays.
* Holiday Enhancement Scheme.
* One volunteering day per year.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only.
* Discount and Cashback Scheme – for everyday spending on major high street brands, supermarkets and services.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Financial Wellbeing Support.
* Training and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. We will not accept CVs from any other sources than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
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