Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Occupational Health Specialist nurse to join our OH Team at University Hospitals Dorset.
The Senior Occupational Health Specialist Nurse's main duties and role include:
- Working with the multi-disciplinary team to expertly deliver specialised knowledge and expertise.
- To manage complex cases with the support of the Occupational Health nurse manager and Occupational Health Consultant.
- To promote a learning and an open environment within the Occupational Health team, to assist in the development and training of all staff.
- In this role the Senior Occupational Health specialist nurse will work closely with many different departments throughout the people directorate, trust and wider ICB.
Base Location: Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites and working remotely from home with occasional visits to private organisations.
Interview Date: 28th October 2024
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Requirements specific to role
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse, on part 1 of the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) register.
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health.
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Health & Safety training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in an occupational health service
- Writing accurate electronic records
- Planning and delivering training
- Undertaking complex case management
Desirable
- Using a EOPAS database
- Working in an NHS (National Health Service) OH (Occupational Health) service
Language Requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and listening skills.
Person Specification
Requirements specific to role
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse, on part 1 of the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) register.
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health.
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Health & Safety training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in an occupational health service
- Writing accurate electronic records
- Planning and delivering training
- Undertaking complex case management
Desirable
- Using a EOPAS database
- Working in an NHS (National Health Service) OH (Occupational Health) service
Language Requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and listening skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
