Occupational Health Advisor

1. Undertake health consultations for management referrals, conduct DSE assessments and pre-employment health screening. Delivering against key KPI's to ensure a timely and customer centric Occupational Health service and ensuring colleagues to have access to the equipment they need to mitigate health risk, health and wellbeing related considerations and adjustments are identified and evidence-based advice is provided on colleague's fitness for work. Undertake health consultations for management referrals, providing timely and evidence-based advice on employees' fitness for work. Liaise with colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders to recommend reasonable adjustments and support plans to remain in or return to work. Manage follow-up processes, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication with all parties involved. Manage DSE triaged cases to ensure colleagues have access to the equipment they need to mitigate health risks. 2. Liaise with colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders to recommend reasonable adjustments and support plans to remain in or return to work. Provide evidence-based, relevant and timely reports that balance colleague and business need. Manage follow-up processes, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication with all parties involved. Conduct pre-employment health screenings to assess candidates' fitness for their role, providing relevant and timely reports to hiring managers regarding health and wellbeing related considerations and adjustments required. 3. Ensure all occupational health activity is carried out within clinical governance frameworks and policies and full compliance with occupational health law, regulations, best practice and accreditations. Ensure advice and recommendations align with colleague and organisational needs and clinical audit recommendations are embedded effectively. 4. Take ownership of personal clinical learning and professional development, staying updated on advancements in occupational health practices, regulation, legislation, and technologies. Regularly participate in relevant training, conferences, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical expertise. Reflect on professional practice and seek feedback to continually improve the quality of OH services provided. Maintain professional registration and meet the requirements for continued professional development (CPD) as outlined by the appropriate governing body. 5. Champion a wellbeing culture across the organisation and support with the development of evidence-based content and resource to educate and raise awareness of health and wellbeing services and reduce stigma around mental and physical health. Ensure effective signposting is in place for colleagues to access the relevant services when they need them. Support the Head of occupational health and wellbeing team with the development of initiatives that assess, target, and mitigate relevant workplace health risks. 6. Equip managers with the necessary tools, training, and knowledge to handle Occupational Health conversations effectively and enhance manager capability in identifying, addressing, and resolving workplace health concerns. Participate in colleague community groups to share health risk mitigation and best practise. 7. Day to day management of Occupational Health technology systems. Maintain confidential and accurate medical records in line with GDPR, organisational policies and clinical governance frameworks. Provide regular reports to the Head of Occupational Health on trends, key issues, and outcomes of OH activities. Key Contacts & Relationships: Internal * Wellbeing * Safety * Wider People team * Clinical standards * Audit * Colleagues External * Relevant regulatory bodies - NMC, GMC, HCPC * Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). * Customers * External occupational health networks Qualifications & Experience Essential • Professional registration with NMC or HCPC • Specialist qualification in Occupational Health - diploma or degree • Demonstrable experience in managing pre-employment screenings, management referrals, and follow-up processes • Experience of long-term health condition management within HR Policies / Employment Law • A customer-centric mindset, prioritising the needs of both colleagues and business • Excellent relationship skills and able to engage with individuals at all levels • Able to use data and technology to identify trends and key health risks • Demonstrable commitment to CPD and maintaining professional registration. Desirable • Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives, working cross functionally to deliver positive outcomes Individual Competencies • Communication and engagement • Care and empathy • Collaboration • Report writing • Organisational skills • Openness to feedback and continuous improvement in professional practice • Data analysis and interpretation Travel Requirements: Minimal - as and when required EEO Statement • MAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. • We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. • Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process. Minimum Salary £ 0.00 Maximum Salary £ 49,000.00 *