Job summary
The applicant should hold a Qualified Registered Nurse
qualification and Specialist Nurse Qualification in Occupational Health
Nursing at Masters or Degree or Diploma, ideally recognised in part 3 of the
NMC register.
You will
be a valuable member of a wider team working within the Trust that recognises
the value of Occupational Health within the NHS. You will provide specialist
guidance and support to managers and staff working autonomously with sound
knowledge of national legislation linked with local policies, procedures, and
protocols. Your role will be to assist and lead in the development of this
service, in collaboration with other teams and services internal and external
to the trust, this will include national programmes, wellbeing events and
initiatives within the service.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of
the team this role provides a unique and exciting opportunity to assist in the
design and implementation of a highly professional and customer focused
occupational health and wellbeing service. The role also has elements of line
management and leadership expectations.
You must have a
flexible approach to work, supporting, managing and leading on daily clinics as
well as carrying out specific non-clinic related duties. Moving between sites
and external contracts will be required occasionally.
About us
This is a Nurse led SEQOHS
accredited service, proactively supporting employees
health and wellness at work, within a supportive NHS Trust. We work within The
People Directorate and have a voice within the Trust, to improve patient care
and staff wellbeing.
We are a
compassionate team and looking for a personable, enthusiastic and motivated
individual, who has excellent clinical skills with a highly professional
approach. The successful candidate will be a valuable member of this team and
the wider Trust.
Interviews will take
place on 22nd November 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
To
provide specialist guidance and support to managers and staff, without the
direct supervision of the Occupational
Health and Wellbeing Lead Specialist Advisor, in accordance with
national legislation and local policies, procedures and protocols.
Offer
specialist support assisting the Occupational
Health and Wellbeing Lead Specialist Advisor in the day to day running
of the clinical service, guided by broad occupational and national policies and
principles.
To
assist in the development of this service, in collaboration with other teams
and services internal and external to the trust.
To
take responsibility of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing service in the
absence of the Occupational
Health and Wellbeing Lead Specialist Advisor or Head of Occupational
Health.
To
lead on national programmes, wellbeing events and initiatives within the
service, providing training and guidance to managers and supporting with the
education of the wider Trust.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
To
provide specialist guidance and support to managers and staff, without the
direct supervision of the Occupational
Health and Wellbeing Lead Specialist Advisor, in accordance with
national legislation and local policies, procedures and protocols.
Offer
specialist support assisting the Occupational
Health and Wellbeing Lead Specialist Advisor in the day to day running
of the clinical service, guided by broad occupational and national policies and
principles.
To
assist in the development of this service, in collaboration with other teams
and services internal and external to the trust.
To
take responsibility of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing service in the
absence of the Occupational
Health and Wellbeing Lead Specialist Advisor or Head of Occupational
Health.
To
lead on national programmes, wellbeing events and initiatives within the
service, providing training and guidance to managers and supporting with the
education of the wider Trust.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse Adult
- Specialist Community Public Health Occupational Health SCPHN (OH) Diploma / Degree / Masters
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Occupational Health nursing
Desirable
- Experience post Specialist OH nursing qualification preferable in Health care setting NHS
Skills Knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Ability to persuade and influence employees to support an improved wellbeing
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, working on numerous projects simultaneously. Self-prioritising this workload
- Ability to use own initiative and operate with a high degree of independent judgement with confidence
- Computer literate and ability to produce reports and audits that can be shared within the team and wider Trust
- Experience of managing a OH clinical and admin support team when required
- Policy development skills and the in-depth knowledge to support this.
- Self-motivated with good team building/leadership skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues across all disciplines
- Advanced Nursing skills
- Good verbal, written and communication skills
- Clinical Risk Management skills and the ability to share this knowledge
- Ability to advise management on OH related issues
Desirable
- Experience of supporting to manage an OH service
- Evidence of OH policy development
- Change management skills
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Understanding of OH clinical issues and problem solving with senior team
- Able to manage services across multiple sites/ organisations
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Understanding of NHS OH clinical issues and support this need
- Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours
Physical skills
Essential
- Proficient in occupational health clinical services, such as vaccination and management referrals
Mental & Emotional Effort
Essential
- Able to sustain frequent and prolonged periods of concentration and effort i.e. when reporting writing, delivering information
- Be empathetic to patients when dealing with emotional situations
- Able to address difficult conversations in the moment
- Able to adapt to emotional situations and recognise own emotional limitations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse Adult
- Specialist Community Public Health Occupational Health SCPHN (OH) Diploma / Degree / Masters
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Occupational Health nursing
Desirable
- Experience post Specialist OH nursing qualification preferable in Health care setting NHS
Skills Knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Ability to persuade and influence employees to support an improved wellbeing
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, working on numerous projects simultaneously. Self-prioritising this workload
- Ability to use own initiative and operate with a high degree of independent judgement with confidence
- Computer literate and ability to produce reports and audits that can be shared within the team and wider Trust
- Experience of managing a OH clinical and admin support team when required
- Policy development skills and the in-depth knowledge to support this.
- Self-motivated with good team building/leadership skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues across all disciplines
- Advanced Nursing skills
- Good verbal, written and communication skills
- Clinical Risk Management skills and the ability to share this knowledge
- Ability to advise management on OH related issues
Desirable
- Experience of supporting to manage an OH service
- Evidence of OH policy development
- Change management skills
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Understanding of OH clinical issues and problem solving with senior team
- Able to manage services across multiple sites/ organisations
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Understanding of NHS OH clinical issues and support this need
- Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours
Physical skills
Essential
- Proficient in occupational health clinical services, such as vaccination and management referrals
Mental & Emotional Effort
Essential
- Able to sustain frequent and prolonged periods of concentration and effort i.e. when reporting writing, delivering information
- Be empathetic to patients when dealing with emotional situations
- Able to address difficult conversations in the moment
- Able to adapt to emotional situations and recognise own emotional limitations
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
