Job Introduction
Occupational Health Administrator:
Join Our Team as an Occupational Health Administrator.
Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for health and wellbeing? At DHU Health Care , we’re looking for a dedicated individual to take ownership of our Case Management Process and play a key role in delivering exceptional Occupational Health Services. Working both independently and alongside our Head of Occupational Health, you’ll ensure smooth, efficient administration and coordination across internal teams and external clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and support a high-quality, customer-focused health service—while contributing to the wellbeing of colleagues across our organisation.
Location: Derby
Work Pattern: 37.5
What DHU can offer you:
Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn’t work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.
Competitive salary: £24071-£25675
Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
What your typical day looks like:
- To provide administrative support to the occupational health team and as required confidential support to the Head of Occupational Health.
- Respond in a timely manner to the referring managers and employees to ensure appropriate triage of cases is understood and waiting times are empathetically explained.
- Prepare correspondence, reports and maintain and develop filing and other reference systems ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.
- Maintain accurate policies, procedures, and case management records log, including monthly clinician compliance checks.
- Assist with the planning of departmental activities on an ongoing basis, ensuring all annual role medicals and health screens are completed.
- Support and coordinate the health promotions clinics.
- Prepare and provide information to the Health and Wellbeing Lead, as required.
To be a successful occupational health administrator you will need:
- Experience within Occupational Health setting.
- Administration experience of 5 years preferably in a health care sector.
- A good general standard of education, including English GCSE (or equivalent).
- A relevant professional health qualification or working towards/wanting to work towards.
- IT proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience of file management and maintenance.
- Awareness or involvement with the SEQOHS Accreditation and preparation programme would be helpful.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Occasional Travel to other sites may be required, including Leicester, Chesterfield, and Oldbury.
- Right to work in the UK
Employee benefits:
Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family, along with a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk.
At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cader Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.
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