Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Health Department for an enthuastic and motivated Senior Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor. The post holder will manage and provide professional leadership for the delivery of an effective high quality Occupational Health Service for PTHB.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the management, leadership, and delivery of an effective high quality Occupational Health (OH) service for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) and as required to external organisations that the Health Board has a Service Level Agreement with.Provide specialist OH advice and clinical services to managers and employees ofPTHB.
Provide departmental OH leadership undertaking all aspects of linemanagement for the OH nursing team within their area. Management of the clinical area including managing resource, maintaining a safe environment to implement high standards of OH services.
Monitor standards of OH service, client experience and safety through robust evaluation and implementation of appropriate action.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 (Part 1 NMC register)
- Specialist post registration qualification in Occupational Health nursing
- Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire further qualifications relevant to Occupational Health service
- Knowledge & experience of advanced Occupational Health nursing practice
- Working knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
Desirable
- Managerial qualification
- SCPHN (OH)-Part 3 NMC REGISTER
- Health Promotion qualification
- Health & Safety e.g. NEBOSH
- Counselling qualification
- Teaching/Assessing course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Occupational Health nursing
- Extensive post registration experience
- Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health issues
- Experience of managing a nursing team
- Risk assessment experience
Desirable
- Experience of Occupational Health nursing
- NHS Managerial experience
- Teaching & Assessing
- Mentorship skills
- Management of Change
- Health Promotion experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Experience of health surveillance
- General management & leadership skills
- Time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to prepare and present information both simple and complex formally and informally using software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Cohort and subsequently OPAS-G2, ESR) whilst maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills
- Ability to speak Welsh Level 1 or willingness to work towards
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the county of Powys
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 (Part 1 NMC register)
- Specialist post registration qualification in Occupational Health nursing
- Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire further qualifications relevant to Occupational Health service
- Knowledge & experience of advanced Occupational Health nursing practice
- Working knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
Desirable
- Managerial qualification
- SCPHN (OH)-Part 3 NMC REGISTER
- Health Promotion qualification
- Health & Safety e.g. NEBOSH
- Counselling qualification
- Teaching/Assessing course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Occupational Health nursing
- Extensive post registration experience
- Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health issues
- Experience of managing a nursing team
- Risk assessment experience
Desirable
- Experience of Occupational Health nursing
- NHS Managerial experience
- Teaching & Assessing
- Mentorship skills
- Management of Change
- Health Promotion experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Experience of health surveillance
- General management & leadership skills
- Time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to prepare and present information both simple and complex formally and informally using software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Cohort and subsequently OPAS-G2, ESR) whilst maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills
- Ability to speak Welsh Level 1 or willingness to work towards
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the county of Powys
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).
