Occupational Health Practitioner

Job Title: Occupational Health Practitioner Type of Business: Education Location: Worksop Start Date: ASAP Annual 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 environmentExperience in a medical roleRecognised Occupational Health qualificationRegistered Nursing qualificationKnowledge of current Occupational Health best practiceAbility to demonstrate flexibility and team workingAbility to work in an organised and methodical mannerBenefits: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 Vieira Agency: GI GroupIf you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact