Job Title: Occupational Health PractitionerType of Business: EducationLocation: WorksopStart Date: ASAPAnnual Salary £36,406 (FTE)Hours: 22.5GI Group are now seeking to appoint an Occupational Health Practitioner to our client based in Worksop. The Occupational Health Practitioner will promote and support the Health & Wellbeing of our client's employees. They will provide occupational health surveillance, health screening and health promotion advice and guidance.Main Duties of the Occupational Health Practitioner:

• Review pre-employment questionnaires, identifying and conducting any assessment to ensure fitness for work. Liaising with Health & Safety team, Managers and HR to ensure any reasonable adjustments are in place as required.
• Assess referrals to the OH service and providing advice and guidance to maintain a physically and mentally fit workforce.
• Work with the HR Officers in supporting staff returning to work following a period of absence, providing medical advice and guidance on any adjustments required.
• Organise and conduct appropriate health surveillance assessments in conjunction with Health & Safety requirements for specialist curriculum areas, liaising with external agencies as required.
• Identify any health trends within the organisation and determine any preventative initiatives or actions to prevent ill health and absence via health screening, health clinics or other health initiatives.
• Lead and/or participate in groups that support the promotion of Health & Wellbeing of staff including Mental Health First Aiders.
• Work with the Health & safety Team to improve the provision of First Aid, in addition to increasing the skills and confidence of appointed First Aiders.
• Organise, promote and deliver an annual Flu vaccination drive and any other immunisation service that may be required in response to a health need.
• Organise and maintain information on external support agencies/services in order to refer staff for specialist support not available within the organisation.
• Refer staff for external services as required, ensuring financial regulations are met.
• Lead on initiatives and strategies relating to staff health promotion and health education.
• Work with the HR Team Lead to put together an annual plan of Health and Wellbeing Promotions and Initiatives.

Role Requirements:

• Experience in an Occupational Health position outside of a hospital environment
• Experience in a medical role
• Recognised Occupational Health qualification
• Registered Nursing qualification
• Knowledge of current Occupational Health best practice
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and team working
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner

Benefits:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement Including an extra Health and Wellbeing Day and a discretionary Christmas closure period on top of the annual holiday entitlement.
• Hybrid Working- A hybrid working model which continues to grow and adjust to the shared needs of the organisation and our workforce.
• A generous Workplace Pension Scheme.
• In-House Occupational Health Service and Mental Health First Aiders to support you whenever you need it.
• Free eye tests.
• A Free Will Writing Service.
• Access to a Westfield Health Scheme.
• Access to gyms and/or fitness suites across each of the campuses.
• Costco Membership.
• Long Service awards.
• SmartHive Benefits Platform including a Retail discount scheme, Gym Discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Health & Wellbeing Support, Investment Opportunities.
• Cycle scheme which can save you up to 40% of purchasing equipment and accessories.
• A bonus payment of £200 when you introduce a friend or family member to the Group.

Hiring Contact: Laura VieiraAgency: GI GroupIf you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact