Occupational Health Advisor

Listed by Allied Bakeries

This top UK bakery business baking some of Britains famous brands namely: Kingsmill Allinson Burgen and Sunblest and crumpets hot cross buns muffins pancakes rolls wraps plus other mouthwatering bakery products is one of three divisions of Allied Milling and Baking. Allied Milling and Baking is part of Associated British Foods ABF plc a large international business boasting of a turnover to the tune of 12.3bn with nearly 106000 employees operating in 47 countries.

Job Specification

Job Description

To design and deliver a sustainable pro-active Occupational Health & Wellbeing service which prevents illness and promotes the health and wellbeing of colleagues whilst in our employment. Support the Avoiding Harm and wider business strategies.

• To ensure full compliance with statutory responsibilities for health surveillance and occupational health provision
• To arrange, promote and coordinate a programme of health promotion campaigns
• To identify and investigate the cause of major work-related health issues and identify control measures to promote health
• To carry out capability assessments to ensure fitness for work within the scope of relevant legislation and framework for best practice
• To provide employee and management support in relation to short and long term ill health and absence
• To support those at work with health problems and assist management to put in place appropriate measures to reduce the impact of work on their health condition
• To assist the sites ensure adequate and appropriate first aid provision is available at all times
• Suggest and assist implementation of rehabilitation programs to facilitate appropriate RTW following illness or injury
• Contribute to Avoiding Harm initiatives including participation in behavioural and safety audits and culture change processes
• To build relationships within the company and with external contacts, as a means of sharing good practice

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