Occupational Health Nurse in Wigston Magna - CV-Library

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have opportunities available for Occupational Health Nurse to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £43,693-£47,754 pro rata.

About the Occupational Health Nurse role:

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. 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.

Job Objectives as our Occupational Health Nurse:

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. 

Skills and experience required as our Occupational Health Nurse:

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.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion

Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme

British Sign Language Charter

Asians in the Fire Service Association

Benefits you will receive: 

Competitive salary 

Flexible working 

Service Vehicle 

Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays 

Full support for ongoing professional development 

On-site gym facilities 

Free onsite parking 

Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card 

Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support 

Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Closing date:  15th January

Interview and test date: w/c 27th January

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Occupational Health Nurse then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship