Job summary
To support and contribute to the effective provision of a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service as part of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service (OHWB). The post post-holder will have day to day responsibility for Occupational Health Clinics and a designated caseload and will be expected to provide employees with a comprehensive and confidential OH Service. OHWB provides services to the staff of the Trust and to external organisations.
Supporting and managing the junior members of the team to achieve the agreed objectives for the service.
Main duties of the job
- Support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.
- In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, to deliver OH clinical activity such as, Pre-placement health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention. The post -holder may be asked to support the service with management referral consultation and reporting.
- As an Occupational Health Adviser, provide evidence-based opinion, intervention and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment and to influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.
- Take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery and actively promote the work of the OH service by acting as a key link for managers and HR to named clinical programme groups or external clients.
- Support the OH Nurses, Clinic Nurses, and Administrative Staff, and others as appropriate.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the role Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the role Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with at least 5 years' experience in General Nursing
- Degree or Master Occupational Health Nursing on part 3 of the NMC register
- Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation (Nebosh Qualification)
- Demonstrable experience of using specialist knowledge OH underpinned by theory and experience to master's degree level or equivalent experience to evidence analytical thinking
- Plan and participate in Trust induction programmes
- Identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines
- Maintain a wide knowledge of current occupational health issues promoting the implementation of research-based practice
- Provide health education and induction programmes as required, and initiating relevant in-service training sessions according to identified needs.
- Supervise the training of qualified and unqualified staff and assist junior staff to develop clinical skills in accordance with their level of competence
- Provide education on various aspects of health, safety and welfare to promote good public relationships with outside bodies
- Assess the occupational health needs of client groups and advise accordingly
- Participate in relevant committees and working parties
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise effectively and show initiative
- Ability to organise and manage own time
- Demonstration of comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and its application to the workplace and associated risks
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills, to organise own workload and manage priorities
- Recognise own development needs and set own personal objectives
- Problem solving ability
- Tact and diplomacy
- Good time management
- To provide effective leadership
- Self-motivated
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
- Embrace the core values
- Communicate formally on first contact
- Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
- Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate
- Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with at least 5 years' experience in General Nursing
- Degree or Master Occupational Health Nursing on part 3 of the NMC register
- Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation (Nebosh Qualification)
- Demonstrable experience of using specialist knowledge OH underpinned by theory and experience to master's degree level or equivalent experience to evidence analytical thinking
- Plan and participate in Trust induction programmes
- Identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines
- Maintain a wide knowledge of current occupational health issues promoting the implementation of research-based practice
- Provide health education and induction programmes as required, and initiating relevant in-service training sessions according to identified needs.
- Supervise the training of qualified and unqualified staff and assist junior staff to develop clinical skills in accordance with their level of competence
- Provide education on various aspects of health, safety and welfare to promote good public relationships with outside bodies
- Assess the occupational health needs of client groups and advise accordingly
- Participate in relevant committees and working parties
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise effectively and show initiative
- Ability to organise and manage own time
- Demonstration of comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and its application to the workplace and associated risks
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills, to organise own workload and manage priorities
- Recognise own development needs and set own personal objectives
- Problem solving ability
- Tact and diplomacy
- Good time management
- To provide effective leadership
- Self-motivated
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
- Embrace the core values
- Communicate formally on first contact
- Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
- Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate
- Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
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
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).
