Occupational Health Lead Nurse

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Occupational Health Lead Nurse is an expert in clinical practice, bringing innovation and influence on clinical leadership as well as strategic direction and delivery to the Occupational Health Service.

The post holder will demonstrate visible and compassionate leadership to support the delivery of the Occupational Health Strategic objectives that align to the Organisation.

Exercise the highest degree of professionalism, independence, autonomy and decision making, playing a pivotal role in working closely the Consultant Physician in Occupational Medicine, and the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing to ensure optimal performance of the OH department.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Managerial

Exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, acting as an expert clinical resource:

Providing strong leadership within the department, line management the clinical team and associated administrative support

Overseeing the day-to-day operation roles within the service.

Ensuring clinical assessment and case management is competent, timely and compliant with best practice and clinical guidelines.

Integrate compassionate leadership into practice:

Role modelling through own delivery style; providing effective leadership that motivates, inspires and empowers others.

Facilitating the development of leadership qualities and management skills in other, development space to be able to reflect, motivate, learn, continually improve, and innovate.

Ensure the development of the clinical OH team to meet the required competencies to support strategic developments in Occupational Health.

About us

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards

Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Date posted

02 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CORP-0271R

Job locations

Heatherdene Harraogate hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Janette Barnes on janette.barnes4@nhs.net or 01423 553550

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Janette Barnes on janette.barnes4@nhs.net or 01423 553550

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse on NMC register
Accredited specialist public health community nurse (OH) to Degree level on part 3 of NMC register or equivalent in OH speciality
Significant experience of leadership and management in a time critical and risk managing environment
Significant experience and expert knowledge of Occupational Health Practice
Significant experience of autonomous critical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of complex information in relation to complex/critical decision making
Risk Management Experience

Desirable

Relevant Masters Degree
Post Registration Training qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse on NMC register
Accredited specialist public health community nurse (OH) to Degree level on part 3 of NMC register or equivalent in OH speciality
Significant experience of leadership and management in a time critical and risk managing environment
Significant experience and expert knowledge of Occupational Health Practice
Significant experience of autonomous critical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of complex information in relation to complex/critical decision making
Risk Management Experience

Desirable

Relevant Masters Degree
Post Registration Training qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).