Job summary
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
We are delighted to invite applications for a part time Occupational Health Nurse Advisor post.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to become part of our friendly Occupational Health team to provide both site-based and Trust wide Occupational Health services.
The successful applicant will be required to have a broad clinical experience and be committed to a career in Occupational Health. This exciting opportunity will promise a pleasant and supportive working environment in exchange for a self motivated team member with the necessary experience, passion and drive.
In return for your commitment and dedication, we will offer you a comprehensive induction programme, access to training opportunities, within the specialism of Occupational Health and be part of a dynamic team.
Main duties of the job
The SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health team is multidisciplinary and work hard to provide an excellent service to all employees in the Trust and other commercial and public sector clients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and personal organisation.
The key elements of this role are to deliver the full remit of occupational health, including participation in health surveillance programmes. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of clients including those with diverse or complex presentations; using clinical reasoning skills. Undertake assessments and provide health at work advice to management for potential staff following an offer of employment.
Recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive client centred objectives and plans for clients referred to the occupational health department.
To undertake Management referrals, health surveillance, immunisations, in line with current protocols and advise clients and managers of outcomes, referring/liaising with appropriate agencies where necessary (e.g. OH physician, GP)
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge across the spectrum of Occupational Health
- Knowledge and experience of contributing to and effectively implementing the Nursing Strategy
- Maintain an appropriate repertoire of Occupational Health knowledge and clinical skill with well-developed leadership, influencing skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate
- Proficient in the use of basic IT programmes, e.g. Word/ Outlook / Excel/can adapt to new OH systems e.g. Cority
Qualifications
Essential
- Leadership Development and/or Management, or equivalent experience
- Teaching / training qualification
- Registered nurse/midwife
- Evidence of recent relevant continual professional development
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in Occupational Health: minimum degree level, desirable but not essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Occupational Health within the NHS.
- Experience of research and development in practice
- Recent experience and evidence of a track record of effective management of change.
- Experience of training and facilitating staff and practice development in a variety of settings, with individuals, small and large groups
- People management
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge across the spectrum of Occupational Health
- Knowledge and experience of contributing to and effectively implementing the Nursing Strategy
- Maintain an appropriate repertoire of Occupational Health knowledge and clinical skill with well-developed leadership, influencing skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate
- Proficient in the use of basic IT programmes, e.g. Word/ Outlook / Excel/can adapt to new OH systems e.g. Cority
Qualifications
Essential
- Leadership Development and/or Management, or equivalent experience
- Teaching / training qualification
- Registered nurse/midwife
- Evidence of recent relevant continual professional development
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in Occupational Health: minimum degree level, desirable but not essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Occupational Health within the NHS.
- Experience of research and development in practice
- Recent experience and evidence of a track record of effective management of change.
- Experience of training and facilitating staff and practice development in a variety of settings, with individuals, small and large groups
- People 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
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).
