Maritime Services
We serve and protect those who serve and protect us. Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK Maritime Services Business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent. At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.
At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working.
Our Maritime Services Business
Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.
Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business.
With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment.
Join us and the projects you’ll be involved in will positively impact our customers for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.
Occupational Health Advisor
An exciting opportunity has arisen within BAE Systems, for a full/part time in house Occupational Health Advisor, based in Portsmouth Naval Base. You will have the opportunity to shape and drive the area using your expertise and experience
As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will provide Occupational Health services and advice to BAE Systems on health, attendance and disability issues and ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to Occupational Health. Reporting to the Occupational Health Manager you will be responsible for providing a full Occupational Health remit as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Key parts of the role will be case management, health surveillance and fitness for work (e.g., spirometry, audiometry, HAVs, confined spaces/working at height medicals, drug, and alcohol testing), undertaking travel health risk assessments and administering vaccines, including health promotion within the business.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work in a unique environment where no two days are the same, you will not just be focussed on casework you’ll get hands on experience as well as the chance to grow and develop.
This role is 2 years fixed term contract.
Your main responsibilities as an Occupational Health Advisor will involve:
- Providing advice and guidance to line managers and HR colleagues in the management of complex cases, including representing Occupational Health at local attendance management meetings
- Implementing and operating effective health screening procedures within statutory and organisational guidelines and policies including health assessments and surveillance programmes
- To identify and appraise the Occupational Health Manager of health trends, risk issues and to promote health at work through the delivery of health campaigns
- Conducting assessments at pre-placement/new starter fitness for role level, and support managers in addressing the associated outcomes (e.g., advice on reasonable adjustments)
- Undertaking occupational health assessments, discuss options for assistance and advise appropriate course of action in line with legislative and organisational requirements
- Managing a portfolio of Occupational Health cases in accordance with SHE/HR policy and procedure including health assessments, reports to line managers, maintenance of case files and referral to other health professionals as required
- Undertaking other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post as required
Your skills and qualifications:
Knowledge:
- NMC Registered Nurse, with post qualification Degree/Diploma qualification in occupational health
Experience:
- Proven industry and post qualification experience working in a similar role and clinical setting
- Significant post qualification experience in a clinical setting
- Proven ability to practically apply medical knowledge and experience to effectively deal with complex cases of workplace injury and ill-health
- Experience of providing Occupational Health services within a complex organisation and specialist requirements
Essential Skills:
- Excellent verbal communication and report writing skills, including the ability to research and prepare management reports
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and engage with senior leaders, resolve conflict and deal with sensitive issues
- Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office, COHORT or similar systems
- Ability to practically apply medical knowledge and experience to effectively deal with complex cases of workplace injury and ill-health
Desirable skills:
- Experience of travel medicals and vaccinations
- Mental Health First Aider/ Counselling skills/qualification
What we are looking for in you:
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to have excellent team player skills with the ability to take on individual tasks and perform with minimal supervision. A flexible approach to your work is essential as this is a broad ranging role. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are required, with a friendly, flexible, and approachable manner.
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
Salary: Up to £42,000 dependent on experience
Benefits:
Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems:
BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.
