Occupational Health and Safety Office, 10 Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PD Location: Occupational Health and Safety Office, 10 Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PD Salary: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 31 July 2027 About Us What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
1. 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
2. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
3. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
4. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
5. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
6. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role To help deliver an effective and focused Occupational Health (OH) Service to staff of the University, the post holder will provide professional, specialist support to staff experiencing a wide range of physical and mental health difficulties. The role is advisory and the post holder will play a key role in providing general and specific expert occupational health advice supporting managers and employees and the wider organisation and making recommendations on reasonable workplace adjustments when appropriate. The post holder will undertake quality health surveillance to ensure the University fulfils its duties under health and safety legislation. The post holder will also engage in University-wide health and wellbeing promotional activities and advise on institutional policy and procedures relating to the management of staff health. About You Selection criteria Essential selection criteria
7. RGN with current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council ((NMC) Part 1
8. Degree level (or equivalent) professional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing
9. Up to date training in health surveillance and interpretation of results
10. Able to demonstrate a good track record of giving occupational health advice, guidance and support to managers and employees including complex cases
11. Previous experience of advising, supporting and managing employees with acute and chronic mental and physical health issues
12. Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, as well as working collaboratively with a wider team and with internal and external bodies
13. Commitment to continuing professional development in the field of occupational health
Desirable selection criteria
14. Knowledge and experience of working in higher education / research / laboratory environments
15. Health surveillance competence in all of the following; Audiometry, Spirometry and Hand Arm Vibration assessments
16. Experience in the use of Cohort/Cority data management system
17. Experience of working in an OH Adviser led service
Application Process
18. A covering letter/supporting statement
19. Your CV
20. The completed selection criteria
21. The details of two referees