Job summary
The post holder will:
- Provide effective day to day professional advice
across the service, leading, organising, and managing OH nurse clinics and
workload, reporting to the Clinical Lead Nurse on general progress and around
any areas of difficulty or need.
- Receive, interpret and manage highly complex
health information and advise on restrictions on job role, providing highly
specialised advice regarding work health assessments and fitness for work
assessments in line with professional standards, legal obligations and ABC
policy
- On a daily basis support the work of the
Occupational Health team and liaise with the Service Manager regarding progress
and around any areas of difficulty or need.
- Act as mentor for Occupational Health nurses and
offer advice and support on complex cases
- Act as an expert advisor on specific programmes
of work as required, e.g. health surveillance
- Work as an autonomous practitioner offering
specialist advice to both internal staff and external clients
- Provide the highest standard of clinical care,
ensuring that all clinical standards are met and where necessary taking
appropriate corrective action.
- Provide a visible, accessible and knowledgeable
presence in the service to whom service users and managers can turn for
assistance, advice and support.
- To participate in relevant training, health
education and induction programmes as required.
- To
ensure Continuing Professional Development is achieved in line with professional
revalidation guidelines
Main duties of the job
- To lead on the development of evidence-based
practice and organisation of the work of the department.
- To lead on the audit of clinical practice and
procedures to monitor, evaluate and enhance the quality, effectiveness, and
efficiency of the Occupational Health Service.
- To assist with the continued development and
promotion of the service
- To promote all aspects of Health, Safety and
Welfare in all Occupational Health work undertaken
About us
About Alliance for Better Care CIC
Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 47 NHS GP
practices across 13 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our
Primary Care colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare
is managed within the community.
As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our
members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the
local area.
Our strength lies not just in our ability to connect all
areas of primary care, but also in the way we support and strengthen the role
primary care plays in the rest of the system. Were a bridge between our
practices and the wider healthcare network
About our Occupational Health Service
Our Occupational Health Service is newly launched and is
designed to prioritise employees health and wellbeing from the moment they
start work.
The service caters for both internal staff and external
clients and includes the full remit of Occupational Health practice including:
pre-employment medical screening
management referrals, interviews, and examinations
vaccinations including Tetanus / Polio / Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, and
MMR
We are
currently in a growth phase and our aim is to continue this growth by expanding
our dedicated and experienced team in order to continue delivering an exceptional
service for our staff and clients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Departmental Responsibilities
- To lead on the development and implementation of
organisational policies pertaining to Occupational Health.
- Working with the service leads to raise the
profile of the service and develop relationships to enhance the engagement with
the service.
- Regularly reviewing client resources e.g.
handouts, resource lists and documental referral pathways
- Manage own time effectively.
- To implement and deliver inductions/teaching
sessions as identified by clients or groups of individuals on various aspects
of Occupational Health
- To assist with ensuring that the Occupational
Health Service maintains accurate records and storage for its clients in
accordance within legal requirements.
- To take responsibility for personal,
professional development, keeping abreast of relevant changes and development
of best practise. Ensuring knowledge
gained is shared with colleagues.
- To assist with the induction and orientation of
new Occupational Health staff.
- To act as an effective role model and mentor.
Clinical Responsibilities
- To work independently within a multidisciplinary
team in accordance with NMC guidelines
- To work autonomously within a framework of
clinical governance and clinical supervision prioritising the delivery of care
based on a clinical assessment of individual needs.
- To develop programmes of care and advise on
fitness to work for staff as part of own clinical caseload.
- To participate in the day-to-day delivery of
internal and external services
- To participate in advising clients on individual
health needs directly in relation to pre-employment screening and infection
control issues
- To manage the referral of clients onto other
professional disciplines as required.
- To manage and support staff following incidents
of possible exposure to blood borne viruses.
Planning and implementing individual care based upon clinical judgment
and risk assessment.
- To maintain clear and accurate Occupational
Health records and assist with producing statistical returns related to
clinical work undertaken.
- Participate in the day-to-day delivery of
internal and external services and contracts.
- To contribute to the safety and cleanliness of
the department and ensuring appropriate disposal of clinical waste within the
workplace in accordance with appropriate policy, procedure and guidelines.
- To assist in identifying specific health needs
within groups
- To participate in delivering appropriate health
promotion needs for individuals and groups.
- To respond in the event of a clinical
emergency.
- To assist with the provision of statutory health
surveillance of staff required under current legislation, reporting on general
progress and around any cases of difficulty or need.
- To advise on and perform pre-employment
screening based on assessment of individuals health care needs and the risk
factors identified within their working environment and where necessary
referring for further OH clinical opinion where a range of options may be
available to address employment issues.
- To assist in the production of pre-employment
standards.
- To assist in the management of the Control of
Infection issues amongst staff.
- To interpret laboratory information based upon
clinical judgement, giving appropriate advice and information whilst liaising
with appropriate agencies.
- To undertake individual vaccination and
immunisation programmes as directed by the department, using own clinical
judgement and evidence-based practice in accordance with national, local and
department policies, conducting assessment of individual needs and providing
education and advice to ensure informed consent.
- To carry out venepuncture on clients as per
policy and procedure based on clinical judgement and as part of a planned
individualised implementation of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Departmental Responsibilities
- To lead on the development and implementation of
organisational policies pertaining to Occupational Health.
- Working with the service leads to raise the
profile of the service and develop relationships to enhance the engagement with
the service.
- Regularly reviewing client resources e.g.
handouts, resource lists and documental referral pathways
- Manage own time effectively.
- To implement and deliver inductions/teaching
sessions as identified by clients or groups of individuals on various aspects
of Occupational Health
- To assist with ensuring that the Occupational
Health Service maintains accurate records and storage for its clients in
accordance within legal requirements.
- To take responsibility for personal,
professional development, keeping abreast of relevant changes and development
of best practise. Ensuring knowledge
gained is shared with colleagues.
- To assist with the induction and orientation of
new Occupational Health staff.
- To act as an effective role model and mentor.
Clinical Responsibilities
- To work independently within a multidisciplinary
team in accordance with NMC guidelines
- To work autonomously within a framework of
clinical governance and clinical supervision prioritising the delivery of care
based on a clinical assessment of individual needs.
- To develop programmes of care and advise on
fitness to work for staff as part of own clinical caseload.
- To participate in the day-to-day delivery of
internal and external services
- To participate in advising clients on individual
health needs directly in relation to pre-employment screening and infection
control issues
- To manage the referral of clients onto other
professional disciplines as required.
- To manage and support staff following incidents
of possible exposure to blood borne viruses.
Planning and implementing individual care based upon clinical judgment
and risk assessment.
- To maintain clear and accurate Occupational
Health records and assist with producing statistical returns related to
clinical work undertaken.
- Participate in the day-to-day delivery of
internal and external services and contracts.
- To contribute to the safety and cleanliness of
the department and ensuring appropriate disposal of clinical waste within the
workplace in accordance with appropriate policy, procedure and guidelines.
- To assist in identifying specific health needs
within groups
- To participate in delivering appropriate health
promotion needs for individuals and groups.
- To respond in the event of a clinical
emergency.
- To assist with the provision of statutory health
surveillance of staff required under current legislation, reporting on general
progress and around any cases of difficulty or need.
- To advise on and perform pre-employment
screening based on assessment of individuals health care needs and the risk
factors identified within their working environment and where necessary
referring for further OH clinical opinion where a range of options may be
available to address employment issues.
- To assist in the production of pre-employment
standards.
- To assist in the management of the Control of
Infection issues amongst staff.
- To interpret laboratory information based upon
clinical judgement, giving appropriate advice and information whilst liaising
with appropriate agencies.
- To undertake individual vaccination and
immunisation programmes as directed by the department, using own clinical
judgement and evidence-based practice in accordance with national, local and
department policies, conducting assessment of individual needs and providing
education and advice to ensure informed consent.
- To carry out venepuncture on clients as per
policy and procedure based on clinical judgement and as part of a planned
individualised implementation of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the NMC as a registered General Nurse (Adult) or Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Specialist Occupational Health Qualification or equivalent relevant experience of working in the speciality of Occupational Health at a senior level
Desirable
- Report writing training
- Counselling qualification
- NEBOSH certificate/ diploma
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in complex fitness for work assessments
- Proficient in report writing
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Effective time management
- Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of mentoring junior team members
Experience
Essential
- Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
- Policy, process and protocol development
- Competent in vaccine administration/storage and cold chain management
- Competent in venepuncture
- Case Management/fitness for work assessments
- Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
- Proven report writing skills
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
- Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
- Persistent and resourceful
- Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the NMC as a registered General Nurse (Adult) or Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Specialist Occupational Health Qualification or equivalent relevant experience of working in the speciality of Occupational Health at a senior level
Desirable
- Report writing training
- Counselling qualification
- NEBOSH certificate/ diploma
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in complex fitness for work assessments
- Proficient in report writing
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Effective time management
- Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of mentoring junior team members
Experience
Essential
- Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
- Policy, process and protocol development
- Competent in vaccine administration/storage and cold chain management
- Competent in venepuncture
- Case Management/fitness for work assessments
- Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
- Proven report writing skills
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
- Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
- Persistent and resourceful
- Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
