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CK Group are recruiting for an Occupational Health Advisor, to join a company in the Pharmaceutical industry, at their site based in Tadworth, on a contract basis for 12 months.

This role is part time for 2-4 days a week, working Tuesday to Friday.

Salary:

Per hour: PAYE £20.07- £26.76 or £24.50 - £30.00 Umbrella.

Occupational Health Advisor Role:

Provide OHN clinical operational activities, including, pre-employment medical exams, periodic medical surveillance, absenteeism management, workplace adjustments, assistance in investigation workplace illness and injury, undertaking risk assessments, vision exams, vaccinations, health assessments & assisting with First Aid advice.
Manage site medical supplies & equipment maintenance.
Provide case management & an ability to signpost to health benefits for all colleagues on health related issues to aid management of sickness absence.
Your Background:

NMC registered Staff Nurse or equivalent.
Occupational Health Nurse certificate is a requirement.
Diploma / degree in OH / Public Health nursing or equivalent.
Good knowledge and application of relevant regulatory laws and regulations and codes of practice is advantageous.
Company:

Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

Location:

This role is based at our clients site in Tadworth.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. 

Please note: 

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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