Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the Occupational Health Team across Cardiff and Vale UHB and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
If you have excellent communication skills and experience in clinical settings, then this post could provide the opportunity for you to embed within a forward thinking innovative team. The appointed individual will be supported by clinical staff and other staff around them to develop their knowledge and skills within the OH setting.
The post is 37.5 hours per week and the post holder would be expected to adopt a flexible approach to their work across multiple sites within both CAV UHB and CTM UHB to meet the demands of a dynamic service.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Occupational Health Team delegated tasks with appropriate supervision from a Registered Practitioner. Contribute to delivering a high quality service for Health Board employees, with an aim to achieve equity of health outcomes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Occupational Health experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adult nursing
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational Health, Outpatients or GP Practice setting
Skills
Essential
- A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Ability to engage members of the public.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh.
- Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising groups.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team. Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within CAV and CTM geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Occupational Health experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adult nursing
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational Health, Outpatients or GP Practice setting
Skills
Essential
- A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Ability to engage members of the public.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh.
- Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising groups.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team. Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within CAV and CTM geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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).
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).
