Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Occupational Health Nurse to join our dynamic Occupational Health team. This role is pivotal in providing a comprehensive occupational health service to our employees, supporting their health and well-being in the workplace.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct health assessments and screenings for employees, including pre-employment assessments and ongoing health surveillance.
- Provide expert advice on occupational health-related issues, including risk assessments and workplace health initiatives.
- Develop and implement health promotion programs to enhance employee well-being.
- Collaborate with management to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records and documentation.
- Mentor and support junior staff within the team.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Occupational Health.
- Phlebotomy Immunisation and vaccine administration
- substantive experience of working with IT systems e.g., COHORT, OPAS, NOTIS
- Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality
- Experience of communicating with various stakeholders, verbally and non-verbally
- Deal sensitively with clients who may be distressed (e.g., due to stress or a medical redeployment situation)
- Understand the importance of written procedures
- Experience of producing written reports
- Undertake occupational health assessments, assimilate the information, develop a plan of action, and translate into clear advice in written and verbal format.
- Receive, interpret, and communicate specific, specialist information to clients and managers, (e.g., BBV pathology results, specialist reports, fitness to work, policy requirements
- Ability to analyse and resolve patient problems and queries
- Lead, plan and manage health surveillance programmes in line with appropriate regulations
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Have working knowledge of health and safety legislation.
- To understand the role of Occupational Health within the NHS
- Knowledge of Health Surveillance
- Ability to undertake Audiometry/spirometry
- Experience of managing a clinical case load
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Confident manner and flexible approach
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality
- Experience of communicating with various stakeholders, verbally and non-verbally
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First Level Nursing registration with NMC
- Specialist Practitioner in Occupational health to certificate, diploma or degree level or working towards this or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Occupational Health.
- Phlebotomy Immunisation and vaccine administration
- substantive experience of working with IT systems e.g., COHORT, OPAS, NOTIS
- Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality
- Experience of communicating with various stakeholders, verbally and non-verbally
- Deal sensitively with clients who may be distressed (e.g., due to stress or a medical redeployment situation)
- Understand the importance of written procedures
- Experience of producing written reports
- Undertake occupational health assessments, assimilate the information, develop a plan of action, and translate into clear advice in written and verbal format.
- Receive, interpret, and communicate specific, specialist information to clients and managers, (e.g., BBV pathology results, specialist reports, fitness to work, policy requirements
- Ability to analyse and resolve patient problems and queries
- Lead, plan and manage health surveillance programmes in line with appropriate regulations
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Have working knowledge of health and safety legislation.
- To understand the role of Occupational Health within the NHS
- Knowledge of Health Surveillance
- Ability to undertake Audiometry/spirometry
- Experience of managing a clinical case load
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Confident manner and flexible approach
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality
- Experience of communicating with various stakeholders, verbally and non-verbally
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First Level Nursing registration with NMC
- Specialist Practitioner in Occupational health to certificate, diploma or degree level or working towards this or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and 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).
