About Abbott

　　Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

　　The Opportunity

　　Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

　　We are looking for an Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) to join the OH team.

　　As an OHA you will be working:

　　4 days in our Fleastreet Medical Center in London (EC4A 2AB )

　　1 day in our Loughton Medical Center ( IG10 3TR )

　　What You’ll Do

　　As an OHA you would be responsible for the delivery of a full range of Occupational Health (OH) duties including Case management, all the Mandatory, Regulatory and General fitness medicals eg Rail industry medicals, Safety Critical medicals, Health Surveillance, Train Drivers medicals , HAVS 3 (is an added advantage), Health and Wellbeing services;

　　More specifically:

　　Work in conjunction with our customers, either at a medical centre or customer site or remotely to provide support, advice and guidance to managers and employees in relation to sickness absence, workplace environment, risk assessment, stress management and return to work following absence.

　　Lone working: Ability to work in medical centre and onsite without close or direct supervision. Conducting health surveillance /various Medical assessments, Case management, Network rail , Train Drivers medicals and Safety Critical medicals. (Training can be provided).

　　Provide advice to managers and HR regarding staff who are considered incapable of undertaking their normal duties and responsibilities whilst working within the guidelines of customers policy

　　Provide advice and support to managers and supervisors undertaking risk assessments relating to health matters affecting their staff.

　　To ensure that knowledge is maintained of up to date legislation and best practice relating to all Occupational Health issues.

　　To work with head office to increase utilization of the service in the described area and to carryout dashboard work where required.

　　To participate in the network learning opportunities, to undertake updates on clinical improvements and actively complete performance related clinical goals. For example, delivery an update at a network day on a clinical innovation relevant to the network.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health (and be on Part 3 of NMC Register) with evidence of continual professional development

　　A qualification in Hand Arm Vibration and experience of collecting samples for drug and alcohol testing using chain of custody protocols is desirable

　　The ability to carry out medicals / surveillance including audiometry, spirometry, skin assessment, HAVS and safety critical medicals

　　Experience in the Rail industry to undertake Train Driver Medicals with additional training

　　The ability to conduct case management assessments face to face and remotely.

　　Have the ability to work closely and effectively with HR, Health & Safety professionals and our occupational health partners

　　Have the ability to identify key health issues and assist in the development and provision of procedures and solutions

　　Have the ability to travel between sites, must have business insurance

　　Be competent in the use of computers including Microsoft and Excel software

　　Working at Abbott

　　At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]