Recruitment

Recruitment

Sterling HealthCare Limited are an innovative occupational health company that operates in both the Private & Public sectors. As well as the important core services of our Nursing staff, we also specialise in Physiotherapy, Counselling and on-site Fitness Centres for our clients. Due to expansion, we require full and part time Occupational staff to join our highly skilled team. Excellent salaries and working environments available within Central Scotland.

Interested parties, please forward a copy of your CV and covering letter to

Sharon McArdle
Sterling HealthCare Ltd
PO Box 8988
Lanark
ML11 7WD.

Tel: 0870 701 9580
Fax: 0870 701 9581

Email: recruitment@sterling-healthcare.co.uk

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Occupational Health Nursing Advisor - Central Scotland

Salary: Excellent

Qualifications: RGN holding an Occupational Health Qualification (OHNC, OHND or Degree).

Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently is mandatory. You should also be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Occupational Health practise and relevant Health & Safety Legislation.

The duties of the Occupational Health Nursing Adviser are:

To provide professional advice to management, employees and others on all issues relating to occupational health, including compliance with health legislation, occupational safeguards, medical suitability for employment and health promotion.
To work in support of the strategic objectives and to oversee and co-ordinate the implementation of health and safety policy with regard to occupational health, including drafting new policy, guidance notes and protocols and to periodically review procedures within the organisation.
To undertake, or where necessary, assist the Occupational Health Physician, in providing all aspects of health supervision of employees and others, including:

The screening of pre-employment questionnaires.

Health screening procedures for all prospective and existing employees and other individuals and contracted companies as required.

Statutory medicals.

Regular health checks for groups of workers exposed to particular hazards.

Maintaining an effective immunisation programme for all "at risk" employees.

Post sickness/rehabilitation assessment.

Arranging appointments etc.

Keeping medical/health surveillance records and associated monitoring for the periods required by statute.

To initiate, participate in and organise projects that will complement the broad objective of health promotion and health education.
To work with the Health & Safety Advisor and other central advisors for health, safety and welfare matters, and liaising with Heads of Department and Departmental Safety Co-ordinators etc, in order to:

Identify members of Departments/areas for appropriate occupational health surveillance required by the relevant statutory provisions or company policy.

Undertake or assist with risk assessments, periodic inspection/audits of Departments/premises where an occupational health input is required

Contribute to centrally organised health and safety training.

Any such other occupational health duties appropriate with the post as may be assigned.

Screening Nurse - Central Scotland

Salary: Excellent

Full & Part time positions available.

Qualifications: RGN

To carry out routine work-related health surveillance, including pre-employment and sickness absence consultation, DSE screening and other specific health surveillance of designated work groups to an agreed programme for early detection of work related health problems.

(Training provided, if necessary)

Some examples of the current Screening/Health Surveillance we perform:

	Paperscreen
	Pre-employment
	Pre-placement
	Audiometry
	HAV's
	DSE Vision Screening
	LGV Medicals
	PCV Screening
	Lift Truck Operators
	Vocational Drivers
	Respiratory
	Night Workers
	Working with Lead
	Working at Heights
	Dermatitis - Skin
	Lone Workers
	Young Persons

Manual Handling Trainer/Assessor - Central Scotland

Excellent Salary + Training + Company Car

Full time positions available.

Location:
Several positions within Central Scotland.

Qualifications:
None specified.

Experience:
No previous experience necessary.

Training:
You will receive full training to competently provide our services.

Essentials:
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently is mandatory. You should also be enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn new skills.

Occupational Summary:

This is an interesting and varied position, covering a wide spectrum of manual handling and risk assessment practice. Working alone, within our client's premises and without direct supervision, you will be providing the following services:

	Inanimate Manual Handling Training Courses
	Client Handling Training Courses
	DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Ergonomic Workstation Assessments
	Low / Medium Risk Manual Handling Assessments
	Health Promotion Seminars (various topics)

All work undertaken by the Trainer/Assessor will be as per Sterling HealthCare Ltd's policies, procedures and guidelines including the prompt provision of all required administrative documentation.

The duties of the Manual Handling Trainer/Assessor are:

To function and participate within the overall philosophy of Sterling HealthCare Ltd.
To uphold Sterling HealthCare Ltd's standards of practice.
To provide and maintain high standards of documentation as required.
To conduct training and provide assessment services as directed by your line manager.
To welcome training course attendees in a friendly and courteous manner, promoting the efficacy of training, answering questions and giving appropriate advice and assistance as necessary.
To theoretically teach and practically instruct course attendees in safe and efficient methods of manual and client handling, in accordance with operating procedures and guidelines.
To conduct ergonomic assessments, imparting appropriate postural awareness education and self-help information to clients, in accordance with operating procedures and guidelines.
To deal appropriately and promptly with client enquiries and / or complaints, in accordance with operating procedures.
To achieve the highest levels of client care and satisfaction in accordance with operating procedures.
To attend meetings and training as and when required.
To participate in professional development audits and written examinations as and when required.
To be alert to the safe operation of equipment, and the maintenance of health, safety and hygiene within the workplace.
To ensure the highest standards of personal hygiene, cleanliness and smartness of appearance, realising your role as an ambassador of Sterling HealthCare Ltd whilst undertaking duties in client's premises.
To undertake any other tasks and duties as may be reasonably requested at a level appropriate to the post.

Medical Secretary
or
Medical Administrative Assistant

Full & Part time positions available.

Occupational Summary:

Perform administrative duties in support of the Occupational Health Department activities to relieve medical professional personnel of clerical and administrative details and to maintain an efficient and effective operation. Medical terminology a plus, but not mandatory. Successful candidate must have excellent communications and organisational skills. Proficiency in computers a must.

Work Performed:

	Screen and sort mail and documents; respond to routine items not requiring supervisor's attention according to instructions and standard procedures.
	Set up and maintain office files of patient records, reports, correspondence and miscellaneous information in an organised fashion.
	Take or transcribe dictation; type medical reports and summaries, patient histories, operative notes, manuscripts and letters from rough draft to final copy ensuring accuracy and completeness. Operate general office machines to include regular typing and word processing equipment, copy machines, calculators and transcription equipment.
	Answer telephone, screen calls, respond to routine questions and take messages in accordance with Nurse/Physician's instructions; serve as receptionist for office or clinics as necessary; greet patients, make appointments or proper referrals according to instructions and procedures; prepare documents and materials for clinics and/or patient admissions as requested.
	Maintain Nurse/Physician's calendar of appointments and schedules, preparing materials and bringing pertinent items and dates to his/her attention as requested.
	Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Occupational Health Physician - Central Scotland

Freelance positions available.

Rates negotiable

Requirement: Member of AFOM or similar professional body.

To be an active member of the Health and Safety Team and provide support and guidance to the Senior Safety Advisor, Personnel Advisor or nominated officer on all occupational health or welfare issues.

The duties of the Occupational Health Physician are:

The supervision of pre-employment screening, normally carried out by the Occupational Health Advisor with referral to the Occupational Health Physician if indicated.
To provide advice regarding capacity to work after sickness, injury, including ill health retirement.
To provide statutory medical examination for classified workers and those relating to COSHH and other regulations.
Provide advice to management regarding environmental health problems including membership of the appropriate committees.
The supervision of vaccination and immunisation programmes for all members of staff in relation to their work.
Counselling/advisory service to all staff.
To support and give advice to members of the nursing staff regarding initial treatment of minor illness and accidents occurring at work.
To liaise with outside medical agencies.
To contribute to appropriate Health Promotion activities.
Any such other occupational medical duties that may be assigned.