Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care maintaining the highest possible standards

To perform manager referrals, return to work assessments and manage rehabilitation to normal employee duties.

Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.

Where required, assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations, collect blood samples and/or initiate and perform health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated and in accordance OH procedure, Trust Policy and in accordance with customer SLA.

Where required provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, DSE, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioners, or Physicians as required

Review, assess and evaluate screening and post-vaccine blood results and implement any further actions required dependent upon those results and according to Department of Health guidelines, OH and Trust policies and procedures and in accordance with customer SLAs

Respond to notification of sharps injuries, giving advice, guidance and support according to OH and Trust Infection Control and Sharps Injury policies.

To actively promote good health management.

Maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies

Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the team

Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Support the Senior Specialist Practitioner in setting and monitoring standards

Provide assessment, planning, implementation and an evaluation of care and ensure accurate written/electronic contemporaneous records are maintained.

Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including compliance with the Hygiene code.

Professional Duties

To establish and maintain professional working relationships with managers and staff in all areas of contracts assigned, whilst bearing in mind the confidential nature of the work.

To advise staff and managers on safe working practice and within legal frameworks, e.g. Stress Management, COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment, Display Screen Equipment, Noise Control and play an active part in meeting health and safety requirements.

To maintain accurate and confidential health records for all employees and ensure their security.

When required, to represent the Service in Trust / Contract meetings, for example Health and Safety Committee.

To be involved with the teaching and supervision of all managers and staff in relation to occupational health issues on:

1. 1. A one-to-one basis,
   2. Small informal groups
   3. Formal, classroom settings e.g., at corporate induction, case conference meetings, and other health training courses and workshops.
   4. To mentor students on placement ( pre-registration spoke placements) and provide clinical advice and support to the Wellbeing Assistant

Managerial Duties

• There are no managerial duties required in this post.

Financial Duties

• There are no financial duties required in this post.

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

This role may require travel within Calderdale and Kirklees areas, although predominantly being based at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Part 1 of the NMC Register
• Post-registration Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Nursing Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Educated to Degree level in relevant OH qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
• Occupational Health Experience within large healthcare organisations

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• OH report writing skills
• Expert knowledge of occupational health requirements within a health care setting
• Knowledge and experience of OH systems, both implementation and maximising use to support effective working and service improvements
• Confident in undertaking telephone / video assessments

Desirable

• Management of Occupational Skin conditions
• Health surveillance
• DSE and Ergonomic assessment

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX30PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)