Occupational Health Advisor
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a full 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.
Date posted
15 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-6423344-A
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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