Health and Wellbeing Advisor

Overview

Working within the EHW service to provide professional and proactive EHW services to internal and external clients by carrying out fitness for work assessments (following a management referral), clinical assessments and immunisation and vaccination services. Providing professional and comprehensive advice to employees and external clients and evidence based written reports following fitness for work assessments. Supporting the delivery of the Trust's Health and Wellbeing agenda.

Undertaking continual review and evaluating working practices to ensure best practice and clinical standards are maintained and assisting in the collecting and collating of data to evidence the quality and effectiveness of service delivery. Providing education and training to promote the benefits that the EHW service delivers to its users/clients. Delivering high quality case management services whilst maintaining professional accountability and standards.

Undertaking "fitness for work" assessments, using evidence-based practice to provide appropriate advice and support to managers, employees and HR whilst considering relevant legal requirements e.g. Equality Act. Providing professional, comprehensive and evidence based written reports to managers/HR. Working flexibly across the Trust sites as required to deliver services, either conducting face to face or telephone consultations. Maintaining EHW records in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Caldecott Principles and local protocols.

Administration of an Immunisation and Vaccination programme in line with Department of Health Guidelines, the Green Book, Patient Group Directives/Written Instructions, Trust Policy and local EHW procedures/protocols. Assessing and interpreting the Immunisation and Vaccination requirements for different client groups. Provide clinical services to support the Management of inoculation injuries in line with Department of Health Guidelines, Trust Policy, and local EHW protocols.

Assessing risks of an employee contracting a blood borne virus following an exposure incident and liaising with specialist teams for high risk incidents regarding treatment plans.

• Carry out fitness for work assessments (following a management referral) and related clinical assessments.
• Provide immunisation and vaccination services and manage immunisation programmes in line with guidelines and local protocols.
• Deliver evidence-based, professional written reports to managers and HR following assessments.
• Offer education and training to promote the benefits of the EHW service to users/clients.
• Deliver high quality case management services while maintaining professional accountability and standards.
• Use evidence-based practice to provide advice and support to managers, employees and HR, considering relevant legal requirements (e.g., Equality Act).
• Work flexibly across Trust sites, conducting face-to-face or telephone consultations as required.
• Maintain EHW records in line with data protection requirements and local protocols.
• Support the administration of immunisation and vaccination programmes per governing guidelines.
• Assess and interpret immunisation and vaccination requirements for different client groups.
• Provide clinical services to support management of inoculation injuries per guidelines and local protocols.
• Assess risks of blood-borne virus exposure and liaise with specialist teams for high-risk incidents.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

We offer a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You''ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you''ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it''s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We''ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.