Occupational Health Advisor

This is a great opportunity to join the Thames Water Occupational Health & Wellbeing team to manage increasing service demands and ensure the occupational health service delivery can develop further to meet business needs. This is predominantly a field-based role where you will be required to travel to several of our operational sites in and around the Reading and Thames Valley area. There will be a particular focus on our staff based at our site offices and corporate buildings.

This is a key role in our organisation where our aim is to provide occupational health best practice, and we are making a measurable difference to the health of our employees. We believe here at Thames Water that our people are the key to success, and we require a highly effective candidate that has the natural ability to work both as part of great team and to stand out as an exceptional individual.

What you’ll be doing as an Occupational Health Advisor

• Providing professional and timely advice to HR managers and supervisors to assist their management of absence.
• Participating in case conferences with managers/supervisors as appropriate, including regular meetings with HR and management, and educating managers on proactive ways of reducing sickness absence.
• Liaising with the Occupational Health doctor as appropriate, and consulting with other professionals when required.
• Conducting health screening and health surveillance medicals and utilise opportunities to provide individual health advice/health promotion.
• Carrying out risk assessments (DSE, Pregnant worker and musculoskeletal).
• Participating in the planning and delivery of health promotion/education initiatives at both a local and organisational level.
• Complying with NMC guidelines on professional issues and clinical supervision.
• Maintaining accurate statistics for reporting monthly activity to identify areas of improvement and meet agreed Key Performance Indicators.
• Understanding the implications of current relevant government health and safety employment legislation and approved codes of practice, and advising on practical implementation.
• Responding professionally to all people who may have dealings with the Occupational Health.

Base location: Reading - Hybrid, with travel around London

Working pattern: 36 Hours - Can be done over 4/5 days 

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the criteria you’ll need is:

• You must be a registered Nurse with a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health – preferably the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification in OH)
• Occupational Health qualification recorded on part 3 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
• Highly motivated, able to work autonomously and as part of a team within a commercial environment.
• Have good clinical knowledge and experience of case management, health screening/surveillance (including audiometry and spirometry) & undertaking health risk assessments.
• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory and operational requirements.
• You will be personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build relationships within all areas of the business.
• You will be able to work on your own initiative and manage your own time.
• You should also be competent in Microsoft packages and ideally familiar with clinical databases such as the Cohort software system.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) 
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.