Occupational Health Nurse – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Working Pattern: Part Time
Number of hours per week: 2-3 days equivalent / flexible working patterns considered
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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our Small Occupational Health and Fitness Team based at our dedicated unit in Wigston for two or three days per week. Whilst firefighters make up the majority of our workforce, our goal is to support the health and wellbeing of all our employees and you will play a huge part in supporting our people in our aim of Safer People, Safer Places – come and join us and help to make a difference.

Reporting to the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager you will be an integral part of a small team working alongside Occupational Health Physicians, Fitness Advisors, Counsellors, Physiotherapists and our Health and Wellbeing Lead to deliver our occupational health services. Key aspects of the role will be to assist in the delivery of routine medicals and pre-employment screens for LFRS personnel; undertake referrals where physical or general mental health issues are impacting on sickness absence; provide occupational health advice on reasonable adjustments in the workplace; signposting to other health professionals; and completing concise reports to managers and HR.

We are looking for someone that will promote and encourage good communication between Occupational Health the employee and the organisation whilst ensuring client confidentiality and GDPR are maintained at all times.

You will be responsible for ensuring high clinical standards and best practice are maintained and have clinical responsibility for the occupational health technician. You will be integral in shaping the procedures and policies we operate to. You should be familiar with working with dedicated Occupational Health management systems such as eOPAS or Cohort and confident working as an autonomous practitioner.

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic compassionate individual with excellent communication skills. You will be a NMC Registered Nurse with an Occupational Health Diploma or Degree and experience of working in an Occupational Health setting. We have a strong commitment to developing and training our staff and you will have the opportunity to be assisted to maintain your CPD requirements.

Working days may be negotiated at the interview stage and a combination of office based and hybrid working may be considered for this role.
Closing date: 19th March 2025
Interview and test date: w/c 31 March 2025