Job summary
Registered Nurse - Occupational Health & Wellbeing
The Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service has a core Occupational Health team of Advisors, Nurses, HCAs and an OH Physician. The team are responsible for supporting the health and wellbeing of staff from commencement in post through to their retirement, advising staff and managers on fitness to work, reasonable adjustments, risk assessments, vaccination uptake and promoting wellbeing in the workplace.
The Occupational Health Service works closely with wellbeing and psychology colleagues to offer therapy, mindfulness, group/team support, counselling and training. The Service also have a dedicated fast track pathway into the MSK physiotherapy and other services in the Trust to support staff to get the care they need as quickly as possible.
The successful applicant will be responsible for and involved in pre-employment / pre-placement health screening, immunisations, sharps injury follow up and contamination incidents, delivering mass vaccination programmes, undertaking health surveillance such as skin checks and participating in outbreak investigations and meetings.
The department is open Monday- Friday 08:30 16:30 although you will need to have some flexibility around hours from time to time. The OH Service has two main bases at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital, this post will be based at either one of these sites.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for:
The successful applicant should be a registered nurse and post-registration clinical experience. Our ideal candidate will be someone with good communication skills and an interest/passion for staff health who wants to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional information:
This role will be based either Cumberland Infirmary or West Cumberland Hospital. Although the advertised post is 37.5 hours per week, we may be able to accommodate a range of part-time options and would also be willing to discuss flexibility re. the role according to experience and qualifications. Therefore, we would actively encourage applications from those who wish to work part-time.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NEBOSH (National examination board in safety and health) certificate or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture and Vaccination experience and training
- Experience working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience in assessment, risk assessment, clinic management and basic counselling skills
Desirable
- Experience working in Occupational Health
- Experience in health promotion or wellbeing
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of the role of Occupational Health
- Knowledge in the management of sharps injuries and prophylaxis
- Knowledge of blood borne virus in the management of sharps injuries
- Knowledge of Occupational Health services provided and the equipment, clinical assessments and tests used to support staff remain fit for work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of blood borne virus and ability to understand laboratory results to prevent cross infection in health care workers and the ability to respond to questions or concerns in line with Trust policy
- Knowledge of sickness absence policies and ill health retirement procedures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills and record keeping
- Ability to manage own clinics and provide verbal and written feedback/advice to staff and managers
- Ability to manage own clinics and record/report feedback to staff and managers as required
- Ability to determine when there is need to escalate/consult with Service Lead or Physician for clinical support
- Ability to undertake clinical and risk assessments
- Ability to analyse complex clinical information to inform clinical decisions
Desirable
- Experience of Cohort or equivalent
- Ability to undertake health surveillance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- To recognise the diversity of the people we serve and therefore the different needs.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Cumbria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NEBOSH (National examination board in safety and health) certificate or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture and Vaccination experience and training
- Experience working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience in assessment, risk assessment, clinic management and basic counselling skills
Desirable
- Experience working in Occupational Health
- Experience in health promotion or wellbeing
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of the role of Occupational Health
- Knowledge in the management of sharps injuries and prophylaxis
- Knowledge of blood borne virus in the management of sharps injuries
- Knowledge of Occupational Health services provided and the equipment, clinical assessments and tests used to support staff remain fit for work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of blood borne virus and ability to understand laboratory results to prevent cross infection in health care workers and the ability to respond to questions or concerns in line with Trust policy
- Knowledge of sickness absence policies and ill health retirement procedures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills and record keeping
- Ability to manage own clinics and provide verbal and written feedback/advice to staff and managers
- Ability to manage own clinics and record/report feedback to staff and managers as required
- Ability to determine when there is need to escalate/consult with Service Lead or Physician for clinical support
- Ability to undertake clinical and risk assessments
- Ability to analyse complex clinical information to inform clinical decisions
Desirable
- Experience of Cohort or equivalent
- Ability to undertake health surveillance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- To recognise the diversity of the people we serve and therefore the different needs.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Cumbria.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary/West Cumberland Hospital
Carlisle/Whitehaven
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
