Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Occupational Health Nurse to work for a Police force in Lancashire, the role is a full time long term post. For more information please contact Lewis on 01772 208962.

Location: Lancashire

Contract: 6 months

Wage: £15.76

Job Purpose

To provide a comprehensive Occupational Health & Well being nursing service with particular
emphasis on return to work assessments and routine health screening.

Key Responsibilities:

* To undertake pre-employment and pre-placement medical assessments on new applicants, as well as undertaking routine and non-routine medical assessments on police officers and police staff in specialist roles, either in the Occupational Health & Well being Services Unit or out in Divisions.

* To undertake assessments of employee's fitness for work and make recommendations and submit written reports to management, ensuring strict compliance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council's guidelines on medical ethics and confidentiality at all times.

* To offer advice to employees and Line Managers/HR on general physical health issues and general mental health issues, particularly with regard to their fitness for work.

* To undertake some of all of the Medical Technicians duties in his/her absence

* To assist the Nurse Manager in the efficient running of the Occupational Health & Well Being, including the preparation of Management Reports and statistical information on a regular basis.

* To provide representation at Case Conferences when required

* To demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high standards of service with an emphasis on quality at all times.

* To promote and comply with our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Lancashire Constabulary's policy on health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.

* To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post