Job summary
37.5 hours per week
As a band 7 Occupational
Health Advisor you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team
consisting of RMNs, OTs , Physios, MSK advisors, clinic nurses, H&WB
practitioner & staff counselling & Therapy colleagues.
As a nurse led service with
minimal OH Physician input you will be required to undertake complex case
management and provide high quality advice to managers and employees.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will
have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a team player as
well as being able to work independently. You will undertake a range of duties
including:
Complex case management.
Provide managers and
employees advice via the OH advice line.
Work Health assessments.
Sharp Injury advice and
immunisations.
We
are committed to personal & professional development of our team.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will provide a high quality occupational health service to LYPFT and SWYPFT and external contracts, in accordance with trust policies and procedures. Post holder would be expected to regularly travel to satellite clinics throughout a wide geographical area. Post holder will assist and support the head of occupational health in delivery of an affective and high quality evidence based nurse led occupational health service. The post holder will be required to provide professional mentorship and supervision to other MDT colleagues under the direction of the head of occupational health and undertake highly complex case management and line with the equality act 2010. The post holder will be required to undertake a comprehensive range of occupational Health's activities including policy and procedure development and review.
The post holder will be responsible for the department in the absence of the head of occupational health.
To promote and maintain the health and safety and wellbeing of all trust employees by ensuring complex OH advice is based on best evidence based practice.
Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional standards and guidelines including maintenance of confidentiality.
Work in partnership with all key stakeholders e.g. health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, MDT OH Colleagues.
To analyse complex facts and situations and make appropriate autonomous judgements.
Assessment of sickness absence and ill health affecting work, including complex rehabilitation and return to work plans.
Provide highly specialised advice to clients and managers as an autonomous practitioner lead.
Develop specialised care packages for complex cases and liaise with appropriate external key stakeholders / agencies to ensure holistic approach to health, safety & welfare of client.
Mentorship and clinical supervision of junior MDT colleagues.
Undertake audit of OH systems & procedures and make recommendations to improve service delivery.
Assist in the review of department policies and procedures.
2nd line work health assessments and advice to recruitment at pre- employment.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will provide a high quality occupational health service to LYPFT and SWYPFT and external contracts, in accordance with trust policies and procedures. Post holder would be expected to regularly travel to satellite clinics throughout a wide geographical area. Post holder will assist and support the head of occupational health in delivery of an affective and high quality evidence based nurse led occupational health service. The post holder will be required to provide professional mentorship and supervision to other MDT colleagues under the direction of the head of occupational health and undertake highly complex case management and line with the equality act 2010. The post holder will be required to undertake a comprehensive range of occupational Health's activities including policy and procedure development and review.
The post holder will be responsible for the department in the absence of the head of occupational health.
To promote and maintain the health and safety and wellbeing of all trust employees by ensuring complex OH advice is based on best evidence based practice.
Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional standards and guidelines including maintenance of confidentiality.
Work in partnership with all key stakeholders e.g. health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, MDT OH Colleagues.
To analyse complex facts and situations and make appropriate autonomous judgements.
Assessment of sickness absence and ill health affecting work, including complex rehabilitation and return to work plans.
Provide highly specialised advice to clients and managers as an autonomous practitioner lead.
Develop specialised care packages for complex cases and liaise with appropriate external key stakeholders / agencies to ensure holistic approach to health, safety & welfare of client.
Mentorship and clinical supervision of junior MDT colleagues.
Undertake audit of OH systems & procedures and make recommendations to improve service delivery.
Assist in the review of department policies and procedures.
2nd line work health assessments and advice to recruitment at pre- employment.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 RGN.
- RMN/ other equivalent professional qualification in Health and Social Care ( Mental Health Post only).
- Accredited specialist public health community nurse (OH) to degree level on part 3 of NMC register.
- Post graduate diploma in relevant discipline.
Desirable
- Health Promotion experience.
- ENB998 / C7G 7307 or teaching experience.
- PGCE / level 3 in education & training.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Substantial ,significant and demonstrable post OH qualification experience equivalent to masters level.
- Venepuncture skills (OHA only).
- Experience of delivering Induction / training programmes.
Desirable
- Line management experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Prioritise workload.
- Ability to deal with sensitive confidential information.
- Self motivated.
- Excellent decision making skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current OH issues.
- Complex case management experience.
- Knowledge of Equality Act 2010 in relation to its application in OH practice.
- A good working knowledge & awareness of OH & safety legislation (OH Clinician only).
- Deliver a full immunisation programme ( MMR, Vzv, Hep B , TB) and management of sharps incidents (OH Clinician only).
- Excellent IT skills.
- Experience of clinical audit and clinical governance.
Training
Essential
- Ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 RGN.
- RMN/ other equivalent professional qualification in Health and Social Care ( Mental Health Post only).
- Accredited specialist public health community nurse (OH) to degree level on part 3 of NMC register.
- Post graduate diploma in relevant discipline.
Desirable
- Health Promotion experience.
- ENB998 / C7G 7307 or teaching experience.
- PGCE / level 3 in education & training.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Substantial ,significant and demonstrable post OH qualification experience equivalent to masters level.
- Venepuncture skills (OHA only).
- Experience of delivering Induction / training programmes.
Desirable
- Line management experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Prioritise workload.
- Ability to deal with sensitive confidential information.
- Self motivated.
- Excellent decision making skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current OH issues.
- Complex case management experience.
- Knowledge of Equality Act 2010 in relation to its application in OH practice.
- A good working knowledge & awareness of OH & safety legislation (OH Clinician only).
- Deliver a full immunisation programme ( MMR, Vzv, Hep B , TB) and management of sharps incidents (OH Clinician only).
- Excellent IT skills.
- Experience of clinical audit and clinical governance.
Training
Essential
- Ongoing professional development.
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).
