Occupational Health Manager – AD7801DD

Job title:

Occupational Health Manager – AD7801DD

Company:

University of St Andrews

Job description

Start Date: As soon as possible Full Time: 36.25 hours per weekAn exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational Health Manager.The role is that of a functional specialist with a high-level of expertise, exercising a substantial degree of independent professional responsibility and discretion as an expert in the specific discipline of Occupational Health. In order to deliver a coherent approach to Occupational Health for the University, the Occupational Health Manager must lead and promote the structure and development of the occupational health strategy, ensuring compliance responsibilities imposed by health and safety legislation and employment legislation thereby maximising and promoting the health of all employees. The post holder will also manage all the functional specialists involved in service delivery to ensure the service provision is developed and pro-actively responsive to organisational needs.The successful person will be a specialist Nurse with NMC registration and have significant OH experience, ideally previously in a managerial role. You will also have the ability to undertake autonomous decision-making with legal and professional responsibility for the specialist practice and be responsible for planning, implementing and shaping the strategic direction of the occupational health service.The ability to write comprehensive and accurate reports to mangers, employees and senior leaders is essential along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and to lead and develop training initiatives in line with proactive service delivery.Employees of the University have access to a wide range of including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of

a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health mattersFurther information and informal enquiries may be directed to Janey Watt, email: , Tel: 01334 242752.Applications are particularly welcome from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online:This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at or by contacting our HR Immigration Team onClosing Date: 22 October 2024Please Quote Ref: AD7801DDFurther Particulars:£46,485 to £59,921 per annum

Expected salary

£46485 – 59921 per year

Location

St Andrews, Fife

Job date

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:59:13 GMT

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