Job summary
King's College Hospital's Occupational Health and Wellbeing department is dedicated to providing a high quality, efficient and supportive service to the staff of Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust and other associated organisations across several sites in South East London.
Be part of an exciting new future for one of the country's premier teaching hospitals by joining our multidisciplinary team. In return for your skills and depth of experience we offer great support, training and excellent scope to advance your career in Occupational Health.
You will be a qualified occupational health practitioner with a post registration Occupational Health qualification (Special Community Public Health Nurse or equivalent) preferably with NHS experience, looking for the next step in your Occupational Health career.
Main duties of the job
To undertake clinical activities as directed by the Service Manager, Principal Nurse Advisor or their nominated deputy to include - vaccination clinics, health screening, case management, health surveillance work, environmental visits/risk assessments, attendance management, health promotion activities (and presentations), ergonomic assessments/training as required and become involved in corporate inductions or clinical projects as required.
To act as an autonomous practitioner and provide professional advice onOccupational Health issues.
To ensure the effective delivery of a work protection immunisation programme forLewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust staff and other external contracts as required.
To ensure an effective employment screening service is in place which advisesmanagement and Human Resources of applicant's fitness and DisabilityDiscrimination Act requirements.
To undertake sickness absence reviews, and advise on disability in regards to theEquality Act in line with the Trust's sickness absence policy, promoting equality andvaluing diversity.
Act as a specialist resource and advisory service to Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust Staff and managers as well as external contract stakeholders.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional mentorship to the junior occupational health staff under thedirection of the Service Manager or Principal Nurse Advisor.Clinical responsibility for overseeing junior staff in a on a day to day basis
To participate in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operatingguidelines which are in line with evidence based practice.
To ensure agreed standards are met by participating in clinical audit.
To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the Trust and external clients.
To work closely with the Occupational Health Consultant Physicians to case manage referrals to the Department as triaged by the Head of Nursing.Support contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager or senior nursing staff.To be accountable for ordering and auditing clinical supplies and vaccinations as required for the smooth running of the practice nurse clinics as directed by the Senior Specialist Nurse Advisors and Service Manager
To ensure that any adverse incidents or complaints are reported to the Manager and recorded in line with Trust and departmental policy
To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and be responsible for theimplementation of safe working practices within the Department of Occupational Healthand Wellbeing, including ensuring training of staff, maintenance and/or replacement ofequipment as necessary.
Ensures compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting thedelivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promoterace equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services areresponsive to the needs of equality groups.
Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments and the multi-disciplinary team.
To be actively involved with any plans in relation to service development, serviceimprovement, and the resolution of any on-going problems.
To be aware of wider Trust objectives, regional and national policy and their impact onlocal service delivery.
To take a leadership role in a crisis situation.
To assist with the ongoing organisation of the department, including contributing positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, and assisting the ServiceManager or Senior Specialist Nurse Advisor to keep within agreed resources.
Liaise with recruitment teams and relevant managers facilitating timely employment clearance.
To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving local (informal) complaintsand supporting the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to investigate formalproblems.
To assist with the monitoring of stock levels of clinical stores and technical equipment,resolving any shortfall as appropriate.
To assist in maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the department and report any problems to a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or the ServiceManager.
To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.To ensure that all duties as a service provider and employee are carried out with dueregard to Kings College Hospitals Equal Opportunities policy.
To actively support the process of wellbeing, risk management and health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately ( in writing) and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional mentorship to the junior occupational health staff under thedirection of the Service Manager or Principal Nurse Advisor.Clinical responsibility for overseeing junior staff in a on a day to day basis
To participate in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operatingguidelines which are in line with evidence based practice.
To ensure agreed standards are met by participating in clinical audit.
To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the Trust and external clients.
To work closely with the Occupational Health Consultant Physicians to case manage referrals to the Department as triaged by the Head of Nursing.Support contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager or senior nursing staff.To be accountable for ordering and auditing clinical supplies and vaccinations as required for the smooth running of the practice nurse clinics as directed by the Senior Specialist Nurse Advisors and Service Manager
To ensure that any adverse incidents or complaints are reported to the Manager and recorded in line with Trust and departmental policy
To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and be responsible for theimplementation of safe working practices within the Department of Occupational Healthand Wellbeing, including ensuring training of staff, maintenance and/or replacement ofequipment as necessary.
Ensures compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting thedelivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promoterace equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services areresponsive to the needs of equality groups.
Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments and the multi-disciplinary team.
To be actively involved with any plans in relation to service development, serviceimprovement, and the resolution of any on-going problems.
To be aware of wider Trust objectives, regional and national policy and their impact onlocal service delivery.
To take a leadership role in a crisis situation.
To assist with the ongoing organisation of the department, including contributing positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, and assisting the ServiceManager or Senior Specialist Nurse Advisor to keep within agreed resources.
Liaise with recruitment teams and relevant managers facilitating timely employment clearance.
To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving local (informal) complaintsand supporting the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to investigate formalproblems.
To assist with the monitoring of stock levels of clinical stores and technical equipment,resolving any shortfall as appropriate.
To assist in maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the department and report any problems to a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or the ServiceManager.
To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.To ensure that all duties as a service provider and employee are carried out with dueregard to Kings College Hospitals Equal Opportunities policy.
To actively support the process of wellbeing, risk management and health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately ( in writing) and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 1st level Registered general Nurse
- Occupational Health qualification (SCPHN preferred)
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Occupational Health practice
- Nursing Standard setting, audit and use of evidence based practice
- Sickness absence/return to work assessments
- Vaccination/Immunisation clinics service working
Desirable
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Ability to organise and manage day to day caseload
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of issues surrounding risk management and Health and Safety management
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 1st level Registered general Nurse
- Occupational Health qualification (SCPHN preferred)
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Occupational Health practice
- Nursing Standard setting, audit and use of evidence based practice
- Sickness absence/return to work assessments
- Vaccination/Immunisation clinics service working
Desirable
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Ability to organise and manage day to day caseload
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of issues surrounding risk management and Health and Safety management
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).
