Job summary
The post-holder is responsible for delivering clinical leadership and supporting the operational management and development of the Occupational Health (OH) Service and in conjunction with the Managing Director and Clinical Lead and will be accountable for the development and implementation of strategic plans for the OH service to ensure services provided are progressive and responsive to internal and external demand, are focused, safe, efficient and effective.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high quality, value for money service and to improve and promote best practice in OH on the basis of research, evidence and evaluation.
Foster productive, collaborative relationships with service leads across the Partner organisations in order to promote a strategy of health, work and well-being both within the Trust and wider system.
The post holder will ;
- Be a confident leader with well-developed influencing skills
- A proven change agent and role model.
- Have a good understanding of the local and national health care agenda.
- Be innovative and a visionary.
- Highly analytical
About us
The North West London Occupational Health Shared Service (NWL OH SS) is hosted by Central and North West London Foundation Trust (CNWL) and is made up of a team of experienced occupational health doctors and nurses, supported by administrators. The majority hold specialist qualifications and many have over 20 years' experience in occupational health.
The service has a strong commercial customer base providing first class professional Occupational Health Services to other NHS organisations as well as small / medium size enterprises (SME). One of the main objectives for the service over the next five years is to consolidate the shared service across NWL and where appropriate continue to expand upon its commercial interests across London and adjoining counties. This is reflected in the job plan.
The Occupational Health Service operates in line with the principles laid down in the NHS Employers "Your occupational health service" guidance October 2019 and the most recently updated SEQOHS standards April 2023.
We place a strong focus on "a high quality, clinically-led, evidence-based service equitable and accessible impartial, approachable and receptive to both clients and employer which contributes to improved organisational productivity for our host Trust / Organisations we serve.
The OH service is accredited by SEQOHS'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver strong, visible and autonomous leadership and supporting senior management within the area of responsibility, ensuring clear communication and implementation of policy, clinical standards, business objectives and agreed targets.
In conjunction with Managing Director participate in the development and delivery of a Trust-wide long-term OH strategy which ensures that staff are provided with a physically and psychologically safe work environment, and align with the Trusts overall strategy and plans.
In conjunction with the Managing Director will support the development of the OH service, ensuring activity achieves improvement in staff health and wellbeing.
Identify and develop opportunities to improve service quality / efficiency, access and the development of policy, professional / clinical practice.
Develop and deliver project plans effectively and to time and presenting reports/briefings to provide assurance on progress.
The post holder will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
Interpret evidence, research national guidance and formulate recommendations for the OH Service on the implementation of evidence-based actions and translate those into action plans to bring about the implementation of interventions.
Responsible for identifying and reporting on issues and risks and undertaking mitigating actions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver strong, visible and autonomous leadership and supporting senior management within the area of responsibility, ensuring clear communication and implementation of policy, clinical standards, business objectives and agreed targets.
In conjunction with Managing Director participate in the development and delivery of a Trust-wide long-term OH strategy which ensures that staff are provided with a physically and psychologically safe work environment, and align with the Trusts overall strategy and plans.
In conjunction with the Managing Director will support the development of the OH service, ensuring activity achieves improvement in staff health and wellbeing.
Identify and develop opportunities to improve service quality / efficiency, access and the development of policy, professional / clinical practice.
Develop and deliver project plans effectively and to time and presenting reports/briefings to provide assurance on progress.
The post holder will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
Interpret evidence, research national guidance and formulate recommendations for the OH Service on the implementation of evidence-based actions and translate those into action plans to bring about the implementation of interventions.
Responsible for identifying and reporting on issues and risks and undertaking mitigating actions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse Certificate/Diploma or BSc in Occupational Health related subject
Desirable
- Counselling Skills Training
- Health Education Certificate/Diploma
- Health & Safety qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a leadership role and/or leading on a specific project or managing systems or processes
- Experience of working in a leadership role and/or leading on a specific project or managing systems or processes
- Consolidation of general nurse training plus experience of working in a Band 7 Occupational Health nursing position or higher,
- Responsibility for the management of a caseload or customer contract
- Supervision, instruction, training and support of OH nursing and administrative staff
- Health and Safety Legislation, Code of practice and Guidance notes.
- Health Promotion initiatives/programmes
- Teaching and Training programmes on staff protection issues.
- Audit projects assessing OH practice.(MoHaWK, SEQOHS)
- Organisation and implementation of immunisation and immunity screening programmes
Desirable
- Recruitment, Selection and Appraisal of staff
Skills
Essential
- Experience in report writing and presentation
- Ability to take responsibility in the absence of the service manager
- Creation of Nursing Standards and Auditing processes
- First Aid Training/Examining
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current UK recommendations on immunisations and communicable diseases management
- A knowledge and experience in using computers and programmes
Abilities
Essential
- Communicate in spoken and written English to a standard commensurate with the post .
- Ability to demonstrate a sound clinical judgement and communicate clearly the decision reached in keeping with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong work relations with colleagues, customers and clients.
Professional and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively, timely and independently
- Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Ability to accept constructive feedback
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required
- Exercise initiative, flexibility and tact and self -awareness
- Willing to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Be able to work flexibly if required
- Be aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership
- Knowledge and Understanding of NMC code of conduct
- Total impartiality and diplomacy in all professional work
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse Certificate/Diploma or BSc in Occupational Health related subject
Desirable
- Counselling Skills Training
- Health Education Certificate/Diploma
- Health & Safety qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a leadership role and/or leading on a specific project or managing systems or processes
- Experience of working in a leadership role and/or leading on a specific project or managing systems or processes
- Consolidation of general nurse training plus experience of working in a Band 7 Occupational Health nursing position or higher,
- Responsibility for the management of a caseload or customer contract
- Supervision, instruction, training and support of OH nursing and administrative staff
- Health and Safety Legislation, Code of practice and Guidance notes.
- Health Promotion initiatives/programmes
- Teaching and Training programmes on staff protection issues.
- Audit projects assessing OH practice.(MoHaWK, SEQOHS)
- Organisation and implementation of immunisation and immunity screening programmes
Desirable
- Recruitment, Selection and Appraisal of staff
Skills
Essential
- Experience in report writing and presentation
- Ability to take responsibility in the absence of the service manager
- Creation of Nursing Standards and Auditing processes
- First Aid Training/Examining
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current UK recommendations on immunisations and communicable diseases management
- A knowledge and experience in using computers and programmes
Abilities
Essential
- Communicate in spoken and written English to a standard commensurate with the post .
- Ability to demonstrate a sound clinical judgement and communicate clearly the decision reached in keeping with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong work relations with colleagues, customers and clients.
Professional and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively, timely and independently
- Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Ability to accept constructive feedback
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required
- Exercise initiative, flexibility and tact and self -awareness
- Willing to use peer and group supervision creatively
- Be able to work flexibly if required
- Be aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership
- Knowledge and Understanding of NMC code of conduct
- Total impartiality and diplomacy in all professional work
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).
