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Pre-placement Screening

Screen new employees for adverse health issues so that you are able to best support them from the start of their employment.

Pre-placement screening:

Innovate Occupational Health offers pre-placement screening to assess the potential health risks that may affect an employee’s ability to perform the duties of their new position or pose risks to themselves or others in the workplace.

Our customers are able to send out Pre-Placement screening requests to their employees via our Customer Portal. In here, the status of the questionnaires and outcomes can also be tracked. Making the process quick and simple to manage.

What does it involve?

Our online PPQ screening process aims to provide confidential clinical review. It is the duty of the applicant to submit all, relevant, truthful and accurate information to Occupational Health.

If the clinician requires more information a confidential PPQ screening call is conducted.

Medical Information cannot be revealed without consent from the applicant. We endeavour to encourage applicant disclosure of medical information to support health at work where applicable. However, this is ultimately the decision of the applicant.

In some cases, the medical information reviewed may require escalation to a full OH assessment, request for further medical information or referral to an Occupational Health Physician (OHP). This would require referrer authorisation to arrange.

We encourage our customers to explain the PPQ process fully in the recruitment phase to assist effective completion.

Click Below For Details on How to Make A Referral for a PPQ

How will we deliver our services?

The following are the steps involved in delivering our services:
  • The Pre Placement questionnaire has been curated by our Lead OHP, Head of Psychological Services and Head of Physiotherapy and focuses on physical health, mental health and neuro diversity.
  • Recruiting Managers (or Recruiting Team) trigger the questionnaire to new starters (or staff moving into a new role, if required) through our secure online portal.
  • Once sent, individuals receive an email invitation with details on how to complete the questionnaire.
  • This contains a clickable link and full URL, which can be placed into the browser search bar if preferred.
  • The questionnaire takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete
  • Referrers can check the screening status at any point via the ’employee overview’ page on our secure online portal.

Outcome of the services

Certificates are issued immediately

Outcome certificates are issued immediately as long as there are no red flags. If red flags are identified, a quick follow-up call will be required with a clinician. Where this is the case, we will let you know and the clinician will make several attempts over a two-day window to make contact and in a small number of cases a formal consultation (OHA or OHP), or physical medical be required, if this is the case, we will confirm this with you and seek approval to proceed with the appointment booking.

About Us - Who we are?

Welcome to Innovate Healthcare. We are a British company, managed by experienced UK clinical, operational and business personnel who have worked in the Occupational Health and NHS sectors for over 60 years and who understand the requirements of the varying market sectors.

We provide Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing Services to all industries and company sizes, nationally. We can help to minimise employee absence and ensure your workforce remain fit and safe to meet the needs of your business.

We offer innovative solutions in service provision using advancing technology and high quality clinical expertise to provide effective outcomes which improve bottom line results.

Why choose Us

1. A Decade of Dedicated Occupational Health and Wellbeing

We have been delivering an end-to-end Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service since 2016. This means we've had over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive solutions to ensure your employees' health and well-being. With our proven track record, you can trust us to deliver reliable and effective services that meet your organization's unique needs.

2. Comprehensive services cover all aspects of employee care

Our services cover all requirements across an employee’s lifecycle, from pre-placement right the way through to retirement or exiting your business. This means we provide comprehensive support at every stage, ensuring your employees' well-being is always prioritized. From pre-employment health assessments to ongoing health monitoring, rehabilitation programs, and retirement planning, we offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of your workforce. With our dedicated team and extensive expertise, you can trust us to provide exceptional care throughout your employees' journey.

3. A Nationwide Network of Expert Clinicians

Our head office is located in Manchester, and we have a dedicated team of field-based clinicians operating throughout the UK and Ireland. Our network includes a diverse range of healthcare professionals, such as Occupational Health Nurses, Occupational Health Physicians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists. This allows us to provide comprehensive and personalized care to our clients, no matter their location or specific needs.

4. Dedicated Account Manager for every client

To ensure exceptional customer service and support, we assign each of our clients a dedicated account manager and a daily operational contact. This personalized approach guarantees that you always have someone readily available to assist with any questions, concerns, or requests. Our team is committed to providing timely and efficient support, ensuring your satisfaction and the smooth operation of your occupational health and wellbeing programs.

5. A Medium-Sized Enterprise Tailored to diverse Needs

As a medium-sized enterprise, Innovate OH offers the ideal balance of scale and flexibility. We are large enough to handle the diverse needs of both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger corporate customers. However, our commitment to personalized service ensures that you receive a bespoke solution tailored to your specific requirements. Our agile approach allows us to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, providing you with the flexibility and responsiveness you expect from a smaller organization.

Benefit of services

A Biopsychosocial Approach
We use a biopsychosocial model addressing all barriers, not just the health ones.
A Multidisciplinary Approach
We use a multidisciplinary team – you get a specialist on every case
A Collaborative Approach
We use a vocational approach meaning we collaborate with you and the employee through Case Management
A Helping Hand
We offer a helpline for discussing referrals as part of the service
A Strategic Approach
Our service mitigates risk & drives a return to work
A Partnership in Recovery
Our recommendations are specific and include ones for the employee, ensuring they take ownership of their condition.

Professional Qualification

What the other clients said

SEQOHS AssessorSEQOHS Assessor is a highly qualified professional tasked with evaluating occupational health services against the stringent standards
"I am so grateful for all your support I am still on my journey to recovery but have strong foundations in place and a greater level of understanding about it all which will stay with me for life"
Customer Employee
It was an excellent session, I thought. The spirit and engagement of staff was very much on point and I thought the personal disclosures and inputs really did enrich the conversations. Your delivery was excellent both – technically and style wise – thank you” – following a wellbeing event
Customer
Following a wellbeing event
"The admin communication is fab, and the OH Reports are the best I've ever seen"
Customer
“I found the appointment really useful and it was handled very sensitively which made speaking about my health issues a lot easier”
Employee
“Working with Innovate has been an overwhelmingly positive experience to date. Everything from the easy-to-use online portal, proactive customer service team, comprehensive reports and fast turnaround times have reformed our approach to occupational health referrals, streamlining the process for us and enabling more informed conversations between employer & employee.”
Customer

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3rd floor, Suite 4 Dale House
Tiviot Dale, Stockport
SK1 1TA

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