Department: Human Resources

Employee Health and Wellbeing Service

Occupational Health Adviser

 PO1 - PO3 £35,745 - £43,421 pa (plus relocation allowance)
 Full-time / Permanent

 1 x 37 hours per week (part-time working arrangements will be considered)

 Based at City Hall - Hybrid working

 Bradford

 
Big, young and diverse, we are home to more than half a million people, vibrant communities, innovative businesses and institutions. The district is alive with energy, enterprise and goodwill and represents unrivalled potential, a growing pipeline of talent and exceptional quality of life at the heart of the north. Urban, bustling, streetwise, with an award-winning public realm, where two- thirds are rural with beautiful landscapes, and open spaces on the doorstep. The district offers leisure and lifestyle opportunities to suit everyone. A dynamic cultural sector is at the heart of Bradford’s vision for social and economic inclusion. The district has a proud cultural heritage and an eye-catching and fertile contemporary offer, with world class exponents of literature, film, music, art and cuisine.

Bradford is the UK City of Culture 2025

The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential. For more information about Bradford please see Welcome to Bradford - Bradford (visitbradford.com)

Welcome:

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in learning more about City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (“Bradford Council”) and our role for an Occupational Health Adviser.

Here in Bradford, great things happen. A vibrant community, innovative businesses and institutions make up our large, young and diverse city.  The district combines a thriving urban community with an award-winning public realm, beautiful landscapes and open spaces on its doorstep.

As the Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager I am proud to be part of a special team which is hard working, collegiate and supportive. In order to elevate the profile of our multidisciplinary Employee Health and Wellbeing service, we are looking for a talented, motivated and dynamic occupational health professional who will inspire others, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the table and confidently taking ownership of health and wellbeing. As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will work closely with like-minded occupational health professionals, ensuring our service is delivered efficiently and effectively.

We are looking for an Occupational Health professional with a proven track record of working in this industry sector, preferably in a large and diverse organisation, and the ability to build strong proactive relationships with others. Working within a relatively small team, you will be well supported in terms of practice knowledge and development to ensure that you are the very best at what you do.  Please note that it is important that you are registered with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) and more details can be found in the job description for this role.

If you are interested in joining our team and are inspired to help support the next phase of our journey, we look forward to your application. I would be happy to discuss this opportunity with those who are interested to learn a little more.

Chris Hardaker

Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager

About the role

In this role you will have responsibility for:

• Assisting the Occupational Health Manager to deliver and provide an efficient and effective Employee Health and Wellbeing Service to Departments of the Council, Line Managers, Schools, and other beneficiaries of the service.
• Providing a case management service in relation to sickness absence providing professional expertise in determining the need to refer employees for interventions, providing information and advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation, and reasonable adjustments in a timely manner.
• Writing outcome reports following client consultation and or presenting at meeting forums, specific information to enable the organisation to make informed decisions linked to employee health and wellbeing.
• Carrying out health surveillance or other statutory medical checks in line with health and safety legislation.
• Actively working with external occupational health partners to ensure that an effective and efficient service is provided to the organisation.
• Producing records and other information on a regular basis to demonstrate the contribution of the service of occupational health and wellbeing.
• Guiding and advising management on issues which are linked to the Employee Health and Wellbeing agenda on a local and national level, ensuring that the service is proactive and continuously improves in its delivery and performance.
• Representing Human Resources and the Council as appropriate at internal, local and regional meetings, to ensure effective development of occupational health strategies and interventions.
• Monitoring, auditing and evaluating occupational health practices and interventions and developing options for improvement where necessary.
• Discharging all duties in a professional manner.

Why join Team Bradford at Bradford Council:

If you care about making a difference and believe in the work you do or the work you want to do, then we want to hear from you. Our workforce changes lives, so whatever the job might be, if you want to do it to the best of your ability and are passionate about the district then we want you in Team Bradford.

What We Offer:

At Bradford Council, we value our employees. Here is what you can expect when joining our team:

• Onboarding and mentoring: You are fully inducted, mentored, and supported by experienced colleagues.
• Growth & Development: We provide an environment that nurtures personal and professional growth, with opportunities for career progression and upskilling.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring our workplace is one in which all can thrive.
• Work-Life Balance: We respect and promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements whenever possible.
• Robust Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave, and access to our employee benefits and shopping discounts scheme ‘Vivup’
• Contribution to Community: Your work will have real-world impact on our community, making Bradford a better place to live, work, and play.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join our team and be part of something special. Bradford Council - A great place to work and make a difference.

What can you expect from Bradford Council as an employer?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
•  Flexible working (including hybrid working)
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days plus bank holidays
• Annual Travel Card and Discounted Car Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Service Excellence Awards Learning and Development
• The induction process, mentoring, and support of experienced colleagues.
• Metrofit Card and Club Active
• Bradford Credit Union
• Our employee benefits and shopping discounts scheme ‘Vivup’

The platform gives you access to:

•  Exclusive shopping discount
•  24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Free will writing

To apply for this post, you need to be a registered Occupational Health Nurse/Adviser or a registered Nurse or equivalent and hold an active NMC part 1 or above registration (PIN number will be required for shortlisting purposes).  

Please refer to the job profile for further details.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

For further information regarding this post please contact Chris Hardaker, chris.hardaker@bradford.gov.uk  tel:  07582109251

Direct Recruitment: We will not accept applications or approaches from recruitment agencies

Please note – we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Closing Date:  ONGOING