Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Health team at Powys Teaching Health Board as a Consultant Nurse / Allied Health Professional within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service.
The successful post holder will be an expert in their clinical practice, bringing innovation, influence and leadership to the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service.
Applications are welcome from candidates who do not meet the full essential criteria within the job description and will be considered through Annex 21 of agenda for change.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:o The Operational Management of the Occupational Health and WellbeingDepartment.o Leading Occupational health activities to optimise employee health andwellbeing.o Leading the staff immunisation and appropriate Health Surveillanceprogrammes.o Leading the development and implementation of guidelines/protocols/policies relating to Occupational Health and Wellbeing.o Providing expert advice and support to functions across PTHB regardingcompliance with the legal and policy framework for Occupational Health and Health and Safety issues.o Providing strong clinical leadership to the OH Team as well as to the widerorganisation, integrating evidence-based research into clinical practice.o Overseeing and undertaking routine clinical Occupational Health dutiesincluding clinical assessment of employees, complex case management,health screening at employment, health surveillance, immunisations etc.o Working with line managers and Workforce and Organisational Development Team to minimise staff sickness absence.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work. It is a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow and patients are truly at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction that others can only dream about, prepare for a very pleasant surprise as Powys is the place to be. We are looking for staff who have energy, enthusiasm, commitment and drive and who are patient-centred. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural health board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Current registration with the required professional regulatory body i.e. Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions CouncilRelevant Masters DegreeOccupational Health qualification or willingness to achieve qualification under Annex 21Extensive experience in Occupational Health Service deliveryCurrent Portfolio of Evidence for continued professional development (CPD) demonstrating work across the 5 components of Consultant practiceSignificant experience of team leadership and management in a time critical and risk managing environmentSignificant experience of autonomous critical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of complex information in relation to complex/critical decision makingExpert clinical skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to create needs assessment and the development of plans and care pathways to drive service improvementAbility to analyse, critique and synthesise complex and sensitive dataAbility to use appropriate computer systems and programmes at a well-developed levelAble to understand, communicate and manage complex financial informationAble to ensure appropriate recording, investigation, and trend analysis of concerns; to ensure implementation of lessons learned to drive service improvementAble to establish feedback processes for stakeholders in the Occupational Health service
Effective and persuasivecommunicator demonstrating oral, written and presentation skills with a high degree of personal credibility and sensitivity to a wide range of audiencesCommunicate effectively in difficult situations in a calm and sensitive mannerAbility to establish effective working relationships with a range of stakeholdersExercise sound judgement in complex occupational situationsAbility to think and plan strategicallyAble to exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressuresAbility to motivate, lead and influence team members as well as other key stakeholdersAbility to promote and implement change management effectivelyAbility to work to tight deadlines and work quickly under pressure (often with several competing demands)Ability to prioritise workload to meet the demands of the organisationAbility to use a high level of numeracy skills with the ability to identify data trends
Values
Demonstrate PTHB Values
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Current registration with the required professional regulatory body i.e. Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions CouncilRelevant Masters DegreeOccupational Health qualification or willingness to achieve qualification under Annex 21Extensive experience in Occupational Health Service deliveryCurrent Portfolio of Evidence for continued professional development (CPD) demonstrating work across the 5 components of Consultant practiceSignificant experience of team leadership and management in a time critical and risk managing environmentSignificant experience of autonomous critical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of complex information in relation to complex/critical decision makingExpert clinical skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to create needs assessment and the development of plans and care pathways to drive service improvementAbility to analyse, critique and synthesise complex and sensitive dataAbility to use appropriate computer systems and programmes at a well-developed levelAble to understand, communicate and manage complex financial informationAble to ensure appropriate recording, investigation, and trend analysis of concerns; to ensure implementation of lessons learned to drive service improvementAble to establish feedback processes for stakeholders in the Occupational Health service
Effective and persuasivecommunicator demonstrating oral, written and presentation skills with a high degree of personal credibility and sensitivity to a wide range of audiencesCommunicate effectively in difficult situations in a calm and sensitive mannerAbility to establish effective working relationships with a range of stakeholdersExercise sound judgement in complex occupational situationsAbility to think and plan strategicallyAble to exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressuresAbility to motivate, lead and influence team members as well as other key stakeholdersAbility to promote and implement change management effectivelyAbility to work to tight deadlines and work quickly under pressure (often with several competing demands)Ability to prioritise workload to meet the demands of the organisationAbility to use a high level of numeracy skills with the ability to identify data trends
Values
Demonstrate PTHB Values
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Current registration with required regulatory body i.e. NMC or HCPC
- Relevant Masters Degree
- Occupational Health Qualification
- Expert knowledge of Occupational Health practice and OH Law
- Current portfolio of evidence for CPD demonstrating work across the components of non-medical Consultant practice
Desirable
- Published research
- Have or working towards PhD
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in OH practice
- Experience in developing policies, procedures and processes spanning more than one organisation
- Experience in developing robust clinical, quality and performance assurance processes
- Experience in leading service development and change
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop plans and care pathways to drive service improvement
- Able to understand, communicate and manage complex financial information
- Ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations in a calm and sensitive manner
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to priortise workload to meet demands of the organisation
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex OH situations
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Current registration with required regulatory body i.e. NMC or HCPC
- Relevant Masters Degree
- Occupational Health Qualification
- Expert knowledge of Occupational Health practice and OH Law
- Current portfolio of evidence for CPD demonstrating work across the components of non-medical Consultant practice
Desirable
- Published research
- Have or working towards PhD
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in OH practice
- Experience in developing policies, procedures and processes spanning more than one organisation
- Experience in developing robust clinical, quality and performance assurance processes
- Experience in leading service development and change
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop plans and care pathways to drive service improvement
- Able to understand, communicate and manage complex financial information
- Ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations in a calm and sensitive manner
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to priortise workload to meet demands of the organisation
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex OH situations
Desirable
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).
