Occupational Health Nurse

Job Summary

Job Role Title:  Occupational Health Nurse

Salary:  Band H (£43,693-£47,754 pro rata)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Working Pattern:  Part Time

Number of hours per week:

2-3 days equivalent / flexible working patterns considered

Job Share: No

Closing date:  19th March 2025

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:  2nd April 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 31 March 2025

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Service vehicle when attending different locations

•    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

•    Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

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 (ENEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

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

Sponsorship

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.