Job summary
Are you passionate about promoting the well-being of healthcare professionals and ensuring a healthy work environment?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as an Occupational Health Practitioner at Band 6 level within the NHS.
As a Band 6 Occupational Health Practitioner within the National Health Service (NHS), you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of our dedicated healthcare workforce. Operating within NHS guidelines, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of occupational health functions to support a healthy and thriving workplace environment.
*Please be advised that interviews for this role are scheduled for 29th October 2024*
Main duties of the job
1.Undertake health assessment pre-employment and during employment in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and statutory requirements, assisting with the placement of employees with health conditions referring to senior Practitioner as necessary.
2.Manage a delegated caseload and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care..
3.Develop a client centred approach to care and ensure that clinics run to meet the needs of the client group e.g. to time, with appropriately times appointments in conjunction with the senior Practitioner
4.Undertake health surveillance of staff groups exposed to hazardous substances in accordance with HSE requirements ensuring that completed surveillance results are relayed to the relevant department/Organisation manager.
5.Provide support through difficult/distressing situations e.g. employees facing personal difficulties/suspension. Referring to the senior nurse as appropriate.
6.Contribute to the improvement of the health of all staff through the development/delivery of a programme of health promotion activities e.g. health fairs, induction, lifestyle screening.
7.Utilise and ensure others utilise departmental and Trust IT systems to ensure accurate and timely client, workforce and data available
*Please be informed that successful candidate will be required to work across Coventry & Warwickshire network*
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communications with clients, managers and other professionals to ensure seamless service delivery and continuity of care.
2.Maintain accurate, appropriate and confidential staff and statutory records in accordance with department/NMC guidance on note taking and HSE requirements. Produce clear, concise factual reports within expected time frame.
3.Ensure vaccines are stored appropriately and use Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to deliver immunisation/vaccination and treatment programmes in accordance with Occupational Health Department policies and procedures and ensure that all other OH nurses work to PGDs as described.
4.Maintain stocks and supplies to ensure availability of vaccines and clinical equipment.
5.Risk assess and manage blood and body fluid contamination incidents and advise on the need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in accordance with Trust policy, in conjunction with the senior nurse.
6.Assess the working environment following managerial/self-referral or pre-employment health assessment, referring to the senior nurses as necessary.
7.Comply with the principles of risk management promoting high standards, acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices within the department and organisation, liaising with other disciplines as necessary.
8.Identify to the Head of department/Principal OH Practitioner circumstances where breach of confidentiality may be warranted to inform Trust management where an employee or patients safety is at risk.
9.Participate in staff induction as required, ensuring the services of the OHD is adequately publicized.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communications with clients, managers and other professionals to ensure seamless service delivery and continuity of care.
2.Maintain accurate, appropriate and confidential staff and statutory records in accordance with department/NMC guidance on note taking and HSE requirements. Produce clear, concise factual reports within expected time frame.
3.Ensure vaccines are stored appropriately and use Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to deliver immunisation/vaccination and treatment programmes in accordance with Occupational Health Department policies and procedures and ensure that all other OH nurses work to PGDs as described.
4.Maintain stocks and supplies to ensure availability of vaccines and clinical equipment.
5.Risk assess and manage blood and body fluid contamination incidents and advise on the need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in accordance with Trust policy, in conjunction with the senior nurse.
6.Assess the working environment following managerial/self-referral or pre-employment health assessment, referring to the senior nurses as necessary.
7.Comply with the principles of risk management promoting high standards, acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices within the department and organisation, liaising with other disciplines as necessary.
8.Identify to the Head of department/Principal OH Practitioner circumstances where breach of confidentiality may be warranted to inform Trust management where an employee or patients safety is at risk.
9.Participate in staff induction as required, ensuring the services of the OHD is adequately publicized.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
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).
