Occupational Health Advisor

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: £50,000+ competitive

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Due to expansion of our OH team we are now looking for a temporary Occupational Health Advisor for 12 months with possibility of extension (we can consider applicants wishing to work part time) with the expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week onsite (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) to join the growing Occupational Health & Wellbeing (OH&W) Team. 

The OH&W Team are committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of all MBDA employees, providing a comprehensive service to the business with a combination of internal and external services.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of an efficient, effective and high quality OH service, providing specialist knowledge and expertise that is responsive to the current and evolving unique needs of MBDA UK.

You will ensure service delivery is in line with best practice, compliant with departmental policies and procedures and meets legislative requirements.

What we’re looking for from you:

• We are ultimately looking for a dynamic, proactive and motivated individual who is passionate about occupational health and driven to deliver an excellent service, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing. Your responsibilities will be varied. We will be looking for you to do the following:
• Deliver a proactive health service that protects and promotes the physical and psychological wellbeing of all MBDA UK employees.
• Carry out the full remit of an Occupational Health Advisor, including health screening, health surveillance, case management and health promotion activities. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across functions of HR, Safety and the wider business and respond appropriately to give expert guidance in the field of OH.
• Meet different challenges of projects or work streams, and demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills in response to changing business needs. 
• Work well within a team, and as an OHA support to assist the development of the OH technicians, and the wider OH team.
• Provide clinical advice to support the wellbeing strategy, including wellbeing initiatives across the annual calendar, and assist or deliver regular manager training activities.
• Lead on projects and drive service delivery improvements.
• Ability to manage a complex case load and deliver excellent written reports, with clear advice for the business that  is evidence based and with solid understanding of legal requirements . Clinical competence in health surveillance and screening activities and ability to  prioritise and manage your time effectively.

What you need:

• Essential -NMC RN part 1
• Essential: experience in delivering occupational health services
• RN part 3 – SCPHN (OH) registered- desirable

Experienced in Occupational Health -  pre placement assessments, a broad range of health surveillance, case management, lifestyle screening, triage and responding to queries:-

Solid research-based clinical knowledge, excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The applicant must be an NMC registered Nurse with experience in Occupational Health. They will preferably hold a current Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Nurse (SCPHN) qualification (Part 3) and possess a broad range of occupational health nursing experience with clear evidence of appropriate training and career progression. Extensive knowledge and expertise in complex case management, gained both by qualifications and significant experience. Strong interpersonal skills including: motivating, negotiating, relationship building and influencing skills.

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MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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