Overview
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Role: Part-Time, 15 hours per week (arrangement of hours can be discussed) | Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Role
We’re seeking a proactive and empathetic Senior Occupational Health Advisor to help implement and manage our in-house Occupational Health service and to support the active maintenance of our clinical governance to continually improve the service we deliver to our employees, as and when they need us. Your main remit will be supporting and managing our case referrals (e.g. sickness, absence, rehabilitation), from assessments and advising on best course of action (e.g. treatment plans, restrictions of duties, reasonable adjustments) through evidence-based reports to liaising with external suppliers to support this activity, as required. You will be supported by two colleagues, focusing on mental health and health surveillance activities. You will work closely with our HR team and Managers to provide current professional insight around legislative requirements, proactively feed into our wellbeing activities and internal training and review our policies and procedures with regards to OH requirements to continually improve the working lives of our people. You’ll communicate workplace trends and advise on action plans to meet statutory and voluntary requirements for health protection, surveillance and KPI reporting. In addition, you’ll act as our Data Controller for our OH data, ensuring confidentiality and accurate information is maintained at all times. This is an exciting new role at Accord, and one where you can make a real difference.
The Person
* Significant experience in a previous responsible Occupational Health role, with experience of dealing with a broad range of cases and wellbeing activities.
* Valid, up-to-date registration with the NMC (part 3) and able to comply with NMC guidelines in relation to professional issues, clinical supervision and continuous learning and development as a registered nurse.
* Registered RGN, with OH Diploma or BSc Community Nursing with specialist practitioner status (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse), or equivalent.
* Experience working closely with Managers to provide clear advice and support for employees.
* Excellent communication skills (in written and spoken English), able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels to influence the best outcomes and navigate cultural differences.
* A naturally caring and empathetic individual who can quickly foster a sense of trust.
* Able to act with credibility and authority to maintain the right balance between protecting employee health and supporting the interests and reputation of the company.
* Experience in managing medical confidentiality, ethics and accountability.
The Rewards
In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.
How to Apply
If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 02/11/25. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com
About Accord Healthcare
Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients\' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.
To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.
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