Job summary
Would you like to play a key role in providing expert advice on employee health and wellbeing? Do you have experience of occupational health nursing?
A career in the Occupational Health Service at Guy's and St Thomas' will give you the opportunity to learn from the best, thrive and be at the forefront of shaping the Occupational Health agenda in the UK. Join us and be part of a diverse, committed and exceptional team.
What we can offer you:
- Unparalleled learning and career development opportunities, in a supportive and inclusive environment
- An experienced, knowledgeable and friendly multidisciplinary team of over 100 colleagues, including: doctors, nurses, health and safety specialists, psychologists, health and wellbeing practitioners, physiotherapists, dieticians, manual handling advisers, researchers and administrators
- A flexible and varied job role providing a wide remit of key services to the Trust and commercially
- Access to our wide ranging 'showing we care about you' staff health and wellbeing programme, as well as a generous benefits package.
What we want from you:
- Experience in occupational health nursing
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- Ability to be flexible, responsive and dynamic
- Motivation and commitment to continuous learning and development.
We are recruiting for two positions one based at St Thomas's Hospital and the other the Royal Brompton Hospital in South Kensington.
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Interview Date: 10th November 2023
Main duties of the job
The OHN will play a key role in the day to day operational delivery of occupational health services to the Trust and commercial service users, ensuring high standards of service delivery and quality standards are met, including:
- Fitness for work and pre-commencement health assessments
- Sickness absence case management
- Management of body fluid exposures
- Infection prevention and control advice to staff
- Contributing to policy and strategy development
- Supporting the development and training of junior staff and students
For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises of five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's, Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals- as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) will assist and support the Senior Occupational Health Nurse (SOHN) in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff resources.
In addition, the OHN will support the SOHN to implement local initiatives within the OHS; ensure clinics run efficiently and meet the needs of the service user group.
Act as Team Leader coordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegate duties appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
Be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidance, protocols and pathways to promote uniformity of service provision; act as mentor to junior Nurse Advisors.
Deputise for the SOHN in their absence; assist with line management of junior staff
Attend and participate in departmental and team meetings.
Be involved with managing local projects when required and organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) will assist and support the Senior Occupational Health Nurse (SOHN) in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff resources.
In addition, the OHN will support the SOHN to implement local initiatives within the OHS; ensure clinics run efficiently and meet the needs of the service user group.
Act as Team Leader coordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegate duties appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
Be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidance, protocols and pathways to promote uniformity of service provision; act as mentor to junior Nurse Advisors.
Deputise for the SOHN in their absence; assist with line management of junior staff
Attend and participate in departmental and team meetings.
Be involved with managing local projects when required and organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues including NHS /DH /HSE legislation.
- Ability to assess clients presenting to Occupational Health and to plan and provide specialist advice dependent upon their particular health care need and work related issues.
- Supervisory experience of junior members of a team.
- Ability to be able to decide how best to achieve expected results, whilst acting within clearly defined policies/ procedures and codes of conduct.
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- Experience of undertaking audit or nursing research.
- Ability to organise, priorities & coordinate own work
Desirable
- Knowledge of travel health advice and immunisations.
- Commercial services Occupational Health provision.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in general nursing.
- Substantial occupational health experience including proficient in the delivery of absence management assessment and advice, management of body fluid exposure, pre-commencement health assessment and immunity screening assessment etc.
- Supervision of junior staff.
- Experience of coordinating clinics and service requirements.
Desirable
- NHS Occupational Health experience.
Qualifications / Education/ Professional Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
- Post registration qualification in, or ability to demonstrate relevant Occupational Health experience and documented competency assessments (including those currently undertaking a formal qualification in this area).
- Evidence of ongoing professional and academic development in relevant area of speciality.
Desirable
- SCPHN (Occupational Health Nursing) or working towards.
- NEBOSH certificate.
- Health Education.
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.
- Management qualification or equivalent experience.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues including NHS /DH /HSE legislation.
- Ability to assess clients presenting to Occupational Health and to plan and provide specialist advice dependent upon their particular health care need and work related issues.
- Supervisory experience of junior members of a team.
- Ability to be able to decide how best to achieve expected results, whilst acting within clearly defined policies/ procedures and codes of conduct.
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- Experience of undertaking audit or nursing research.
- Ability to organise, priorities & coordinate own work
Desirable
- Knowledge of travel health advice and immunisations.
- Commercial services Occupational Health provision.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in general nursing.
- Substantial occupational health experience including proficient in the delivery of absence management assessment and advice, management of body fluid exposure, pre-commencement health assessment and immunity screening assessment etc.
- Supervision of junior staff.
- Experience of coordinating clinics and service requirements.
Desirable
- NHS Occupational Health experience.
Qualifications / Education/ Professional Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
- Post registration qualification in, or ability to demonstrate relevant Occupational Health experience and documented competency assessments (including those currently undertaking a formal qualification in this area).
- Evidence of ongoing professional and academic development in relevant area of speciality.
Desirable
- SCPHN (Occupational Health Nursing) or working towards.
- NEBOSH certificate.
- Health Education.
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.
- Management qualification or equivalent experience.
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).
