Head of Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Safety

This is a brand new role and an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of growth and cultural change. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Safety.

This role is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to our newly created Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Safety Department, and to support our vision of Creating the Safest Community.

Reporting to the Director of People Services, you will contribute to the delivery of our strategic goals by shaping and driving the Occupational health, wellbeing and safety agenda, through the creation of departmental plans whilst leading on delivery of a first class quality service provision at all times.

As Head of Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Safety you will need to be a Registered Nurse (Part 1 of NMC Register) with an Occupational Health qualification (Part 3 of NMC Register). You will be responsible for coordinating a range of expertise across various teams including Occupational Health, Fitness & Wellbeing, Trauma Support and Health & Safety.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

We are seeking a person who has experience of:

• Providing comprehensive and legally compliant medical advice and guidance, whilst ensuing compliance with Occupational Health related clinical practices.


• Managing complex clinical casework and making appropriate recommendations.


• Leading or working within a multi-disciplined Occupational Health team


• Awareness or liaising with Health and Safety Executive (HSE)


• Developing and implementing strategies to support Mental Health resilience and / or Trauma Support activities and initiatives.

About the Department

The Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Safety department enables the wellbeing support functions to come together, allowing for better alignment and further encouragement to work collaboratively and cohesively, ensuring improved effectiveness and efficiency and offer an improved holistic service to our employees.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
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  Advert closes 9 May 2024 at 12:00 noon
  Notification of shortlist 13 May 2024
  I3 profiling Week Commencing 13 May 2024
  On-site assessments: Interview plus Presentation and Employee Panel 22 May 2024, The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work, DBS and reference checks.
  
  About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK's leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to 'Create the Safest Community' and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
  
  As an organisation we are currently rated as 'Good' by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
  
  We are an equal opportunities employer who values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
  
  Our facilities
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
  
  
• Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period


• Flexi-time scheme in operation


• Local government pension scheme


• Free on-site parking


• Free on-site gym


• Blue light discount


• Car leasing scheme

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