Overview
Department Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team
Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight and agile working
Casual contract to cover leave or peaks in referrals
We are looking for a flexible and experienced Casual Occupational Health Advisor to join our team on an as-needed basis. This is a great opportunity for professionals seeking variety, independence, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on employee health and wellbeing while maintaining control over their work schedule.
About the Role
As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will:
* Support occupational health policies and practices.
* Work with internal stakeholders to promote a healthy workplace.
* Triage management referrals
* Manage a caseload of occupational health assessments.
* Provide expert advice on workplace adjustments and health interventions.
* Offer specialist guidance on medical matters and the Equality Act.
* Maintain accurate health records
* Prepare professional reports.
* Attend meetings to provide occupational health expertise.
* Deliver health surveillance and immunisation programmes.
* Contribute to health promotion and wellbeing initiatives.
About you
* Registered Nurse ideally with relevant occupational health qualifications.
* Experience in occupational health case management and health surveillance.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and adapt to varying workloads.
* Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.
Why Join Our Casual Team?
* Flexible working—choose shifts that suit your availability.
* Opportunity to work across a variety of cases and settings.
* Be part of a supportive and professional team.
* Contribute to a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Flexible hours per week depending on demand
For further information
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Nick Wright at 01983 321000 or email Nick.Wright@iow.gov.uk.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays
* Local Government pension scheme
* Discounted Solent ferry travel
* Island bus network discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff parking permit scheme
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes
* Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
Equal opportunities and recruitment information
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by:
* unacceptable behaviour policy
* employee code of conduct
* our values, culture and inclusivity
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
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