Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within CHCPCIC OccWellbeing Service for a part-time Band 6 Senior Occupational Health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary Occupational Health team, providing a comprehensive range of Occupational Health services to support and protect the health and wellbeing of staff employed by CHCPCIC and its subsidiaries.
The post holder would be expected to work 30 hours over 4 days based at OccWellbeing, Bilton Grange Health Care Annex. The post holder would be involved in an extended range of professional Occupational Health related activities including consultation, advice, education, screening, risk assessment and vaccinations in accordance with departmental protocols.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to demonstrate high standards of professionalism and leadership and contribute to the continued development and innovation of services within OccWellbeing. A degree/postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health Nursing or a SCPHN willing to undertake additional OH accreditation is essential, as is evidence of continued professional development.Previous experience in Occupational Health Nursing would be desirable.
For more information contact tracy.gamble1@nhs.net.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Occupational Health Degree or Postgraduate Diploma SCPHN HV/SN or willing to undertake OH conversion
Desirable
- Health Promotion Qualification
- Mentorship qualification/Teaching Qualification
- Health & Safety Qualification & Training (NEBOSH)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in occupational health nursing
- Significant post registration experience (two years minimum)
- Experience of working without direct supervision
- Experience of working with clinicians and multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of staff supervision
- Able to plan care utilising holistic assessments for staff and customers
Desirable
- Current immunisation training
- Experience of undertaking audit or nurse research
- Contributing to SEQOSH accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work autonomously
- Evidence of up to date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues
- Quality issues, understanding of clinical governance, audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to occupational health practice
- Knowledge and understanding of occupational diseases and ill health arising from the working environment
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional accountability in the scope of professional practice
- Ongoing training and development in professional practice
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills- both oral and written including report writing/case management skills
- IT skills including Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Understanding of Occupational Health issues relating to the NHS
- Occupational Health Clinical IT system (e.g. Cohort)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Occupational Health Degree or Postgraduate Diploma SCPHN HV/SN or willing to undertake OH conversion
Desirable
- Health Promotion Qualification
- Mentorship qualification/Teaching Qualification
- Health & Safety Qualification & Training (NEBOSH)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in occupational health nursing
- Significant post registration experience (two years minimum)
- Experience of working without direct supervision
- Experience of working with clinicians and multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of staff supervision
- Able to plan care utilising holistic assessments for staff and customers
Desirable
- Current immunisation training
- Experience of undertaking audit or nurse research
- Contributing to SEQOSH accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work autonomously
- Evidence of up to date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues
- Quality issues, understanding of clinical governance, audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to occupational health practice
- Knowledge and understanding of occupational diseases and ill health arising from the working environment
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional accountability in the scope of professional practice
- Ongoing training and development in professional practice
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills- both oral and written including report writing/case management skills
- IT skills including Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Understanding of Occupational Health issues relating to the NHS
- Occupational Health Clinical IT system (e.g. Cohort)
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
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).