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About our people and the recruitment process: we're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone. We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

Join our clinical team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional Occupational Health services for Network Rail line managers and employees.

As a valued member of our team, you'll provide expert advice and support, ensuring the well-being and safety of our workforce. Your dedication to excellence will drive us forward as we strive to maintain a healthy and inclusive workplace environment.

What does the average day look like?

Be at the heart of our Occupational Health team, where your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the well-being of Network Rail employees.

You'll conduct thorough clinical assessments aligned with our standards and protocols, encompassing health surveillance, fitness-to-work evaluations, and more. Crafting precise reports in adherence to Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines, you'll offer insights on fitness for work and necessary adjustments while upholding confidentiality. Your role extends beyond clinical duties; you'll act as a liaison between Occupational Health, Human Resources, and Line Managers, addressing emerging issues and trends collaboratively.

Leading by example, you'll supervise our dedicated Occupational Health Technicians, ensuring service quality is maintained to the highest standards. With meticulous attention to detail, you'll manage employee health records in compliance with legal requirements. Your contribution to data collection and reporting will be pivotal in monitoring performance and achieving key objectives. By staying abreast of industry guidelines and maintaining professional standards, you'll uphold the integrity of our services.

Join us in fostering a culture of health and safety, where every individual's well-being is prioritised and supported.

What essential skills and experiences are required?

We're seeking a dedicated candidate to join our team, where your unique skill set will shine. As a Registered General Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register, your expertise lays a solid foundation for success. With qualifications in Occupational Health, including certificates, diplomas, or degrees, you're well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the role head-on. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills ensure effective collaboration within our diverse team and with our valued clients. We value autonomy, and your ability to work independently will be key to your success. Your proficiency in IT, coupled with a deep understanding of relevant legislation and GDPR compliance, ensures that confidentiality and data protection remain paramount.

For a full list of the key accountabilities and criteria, please click apply where you will be redirected to the Network Rail careers page where you con locate the job description.

Key Vacancy Information

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based at Basingstoke ROC.

Closing date: 28th March 2024 On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. Depending on business requirements.

Band & Salary: Band 4C £43,588 – £49,037 (Depending on experience)

We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets.

️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more .

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All successful candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

If you have any questions about this role or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact IREC Support (Irecsupport@networkrail.co.uk) . You must have the vacancy/IREC number ready as you will be asked for this.