Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for an 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 OH 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.
Please note, we have one full time position (37.5 hours) and one part time (15 hours) position available for this post.
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 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
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 5/6 in an Occupational Health setting.
- Experience as an OH specialist practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
- Expert clinical skills including, Health surveillance and competent immunisation and vaccination skills.
- Excellent communication skills including accurate written and verbal skills and handle situations with distressed clients sensitively..
- Can you provide an example of Occupational Health Nurse assessment to demonstrate a report plan for the health needs of someone in employment and absent from work.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health within the NHS/Healthcare setting
- Please describe one current issue relating to NHS work and its impact to staff health.
- Please state a workplace regulation regarding health at work
Desirable
- Attendance of appropriate courses/study days that have enhanced/developed specialist & professional knowledge.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
- From any course or study day you have attended, please show what you have learnt from it and what may have enhanced/developed your specialist practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 5/6 in an Occupational Health setting.
- Experience as an OH specialist practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
- Expert clinical skills including, Health surveillance and competent immunisation and vaccination skills.
- Excellent communication skills including accurate written and verbal skills and handle situations with distressed clients sensitively..
- Can you provide an example of Occupational Health Nurse assessment to demonstrate a report plan for the health needs of someone in employment and absent from work.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health within the NHS/Healthcare setting
- Please describe one current issue relating to NHS work and its impact to staff health.
- Please state a workplace regulation regarding health at work
Desirable
- Attendance of appropriate courses/study days that have enhanced/developed specialist & professional knowledge.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
- From any course or study day you have attended, please show what you have learnt from it and what may have enhanced/developed your specialist practice.
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).
