Occupational Health Advisor

This is a great opportunity to join the Thames Water Occupational Health and Wellbeing team to manage increasing service demands and ensure the occupational health service delivery can develop further to meet business needs. This is predominantly a field-based role where you will be required to travel to several of our operational sites in and around the Reading and Thames Valley area. There will be a particular focus on our staff based at our site offices and corporate buildings.This is a key role in our organisation where our aim is to provide occupational health best practice, and we are making a measurable difference to the health of our employees. We believe here at Thames Water that our people are the key to success, and we require a highly effective candidate that has the natural ability to work both as part of great team and to stand out as an exceptional individual.What you''ll be doing as an Occupational Health AdvisorProviding professional and timely advice to HR managers and supervisors to assist their management of absence.Participating in case conferences with managers/supervisors as appropriate, including regular meetings with HR and management, and educating managers on proactive ways of reducing sickness absence.Liaising with the Occupational Health doctor as appropriate, and consulting with other professionals when required.Conducting health screening and health surveillance medicals and utilise opportunities to provide individual health advice/health ..... full job details .....