Job summary
Our Occupational Health Service is newly launched and is designed to prioritise employees health and wellbeing from the moment they start work.
The service caters for both internal staff and external clients and includes the full remit of Occupational Health practice including:
- pre-employment medical screening
- management referrals, interviews, and examinations
- vaccinations including Tetanus / Polio / Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, and MMR
We are currently in a growth phase and our aim is to continue this growth by expanding our dedicated and experienced team in order to continue delivering an exceptional service for our staff and clients.
The role will be home based with participation at onsite clinics as required across Sussex.
Hours of work:15 hrs per week across 2 or 3 set days
Supervision
Regular supervisions on a one-to-one basis including an annual formal appraisal will be held with a line manager. If you are in a patient-facing role, you will also receive regular Clinical Supervisions with a Clinical Supervisor.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Access to NHS pension
- Bespoke training programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay
- NHS discounts
- Leadership Development Programme
- Salary sacrifice schemes technology and electric vehicle
- Opportunities for secondments
Main duties of the job
As the post-holder, you will provide:
- Provide effective day to day professional advice across the service
- Receive, interpret and manage highly complex health information and advise on restrictions on job role, providing highly specialised advice regarding work health assessments and fitness for work assessments in line with professional standards, legal obligations and ABC policy
- On a daily basis support the work of the Occupational Health team and liaise with the Service Manager regarding progress and around any areas of difficulty or need.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner offering specialist advice to both internal staff and external clients
- Provide the highest standard of clinical care, ensuring that all clinical standards are met and where necessary taking appropriate corrective action.
- Provide a visible, accessible and knowledgeable presence in the service to whom service users and managers can turn for assistance, advice and support.
- To participate in relevant training, health education and induction programmes as required.
- To ensure Continuing Professional Development is achieved in line with professional revalidation guidelines
About us
Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients - to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.
We work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.
Our Values
- We innovate - if we can do something better, we should.
- We are honest - even when it is difficult.
- We care - and put the patient first.
- We are inclusive - we listen and we act.
- We deliver - and were known to like a challenge!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
- To undertake pre-employment checks
- To undertake management referral appointments and follow ups
- To conduct vaccinations, immunisations and venepuncture in line with current legislation and guidance
- To support with the development of evidence-based practice and organisation of the work of the department.
- To assist with the continued development and promotion of the service
- To promote all aspects of Health, Safety and Welfare in all Occupational Health work undertaken
Departmental Responsibilities
To support with the development and implementation of organisational policies pertaining to Occupational Health.
- Working with the service leads to raise the profile of the service and develop relationships to enhance the engagement with the service.
- Regularly reviewing client resources e.g. handouts, resource lists and documental referral pathways
- Manage own time effectively.
- To assist with ensuring that the Occupational Health Service maintains accurate records and storage for its clients in accordance with legal requirements.
- To take responsibility for personal, professional development, keeping abreast of relevant changes and development of best practise. Ensuring knowledge gained is shared with colleagues.
- To assist with the induction and orientation of new Occupational Health staff.
- To act as an effective role model and mentor
Clinical Responsibilities
To work independently within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with NMC guidelines
- To work autonomously within a framework of clinical governance and clinical supervision prioritising the delivery of care based on a clinical assessment of individual needs.
- To develop programmes of care and advise on fitness to work for staff as part of own clinical caseload.
- To participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services
- To participate in advising clients on individual health needs directly in relation to pre-employment screening and infection control issues
- To manage the referral of clients onto other professional disciplines as required.
- To manage and support staff following incidents of possible exposure to blood borne viruses. Planning and implementing individual care based upon clinical judgment and risk assessment.
- To maintain clear and accurate Occupational Health records and assist with producing statistical returns related to clinical work undertaken.
- Participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services and contracts.
- To contribute to the safety and cleanliness of the department and ensuring appropriate disposal of clinical waste within the workplace in accordance with appropriate policy, procedure and guidelines.
- To assist in identifying specific health needs within groups
- To participate in delivering appropriate health promotion needs for individuals and groups.
- To respond in the event of a clinical emergency.
- To assist with the provision of statutory health surveillance of staff required under current legislation, reporting on general progress and around any cases of difficulty or need.
- To advise on and perform pre-employment screening based on assessment of individuals health care needs and the risk factors identified within their working environment and where necessary referring for further OH clinical opinion where a range of options may be available to address employment issues.
- To undertake management referral appointments and formulate management reports.
- To assist in the production of pre-employment standards.
- To assist in the management of the Control of Infection issues amongst staff.
- To interpret laboratory information based upon clinical judgement, giving appropriate advice and information whilst liaising with appropriate agencies.
- To undertake individual vaccination and immunisation programmes as directed by the department, using own clinical judgement and evidence-based practice in accordance with national, local and department policies, conducting assessment of individual needs and providing education and advice to ensure informed consent.
- To carry out venepuncture on clients as per policy and procedure based on clinical judgement and as part of a planned individualised implementation of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
- To undertake pre-employment checks
- To undertake management referral appointments and follow ups
- To conduct vaccinations, immunisations and venepuncture in line with current legislation and guidance
- To support with the development of evidence-based practice and organisation of the work of the department.
- To assist with the continued development and promotion of the service
- To promote all aspects of Health, Safety and Welfare in all Occupational Health work undertaken
Departmental Responsibilities
To support with the development and implementation of organisational policies pertaining to Occupational Health.
- Working with the service leads to raise the profile of the service and develop relationships to enhance the engagement with the service.
- Regularly reviewing client resources e.g. handouts, resource lists and documental referral pathways
- Manage own time effectively.
- To assist with ensuring that the Occupational Health Service maintains accurate records and storage for its clients in accordance with legal requirements.
- To take responsibility for personal, professional development, keeping abreast of relevant changes and development of best practise. Ensuring knowledge gained is shared with colleagues.
- To assist with the induction and orientation of new Occupational Health staff.
- To act as an effective role model and mentor
Clinical Responsibilities
To work independently within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with NMC guidelines
- To work autonomously within a framework of clinical governance and clinical supervision prioritising the delivery of care based on a clinical assessment of individual needs.
- To develop programmes of care and advise on fitness to work for staff as part of own clinical caseload.
- To participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services
- To participate in advising clients on individual health needs directly in relation to pre-employment screening and infection control issues
- To manage the referral of clients onto other professional disciplines as required.
- To manage and support staff following incidents of possible exposure to blood borne viruses. Planning and implementing individual care based upon clinical judgment and risk assessment.
- To maintain clear and accurate Occupational Health records and assist with producing statistical returns related to clinical work undertaken.
- Participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services and contracts.
- To contribute to the safety and cleanliness of the department and ensuring appropriate disposal of clinical waste within the workplace in accordance with appropriate policy, procedure and guidelines.
- To assist in identifying specific health needs within groups
- To participate in delivering appropriate health promotion needs for individuals and groups.
- To respond in the event of a clinical emergency.
- To assist with the provision of statutory health surveillance of staff required under current legislation, reporting on general progress and around any cases of difficulty or need.
- To advise on and perform pre-employment screening based on assessment of individuals health care needs and the risk factors identified within their working environment and where necessary referring for further OH clinical opinion where a range of options may be available to address employment issues.
- To undertake management referral appointments and formulate management reports.
- To assist in the production of pre-employment standards.
- To assist in the management of the Control of Infection issues amongst staff.
- To interpret laboratory information based upon clinical judgement, giving appropriate advice and information whilst liaising with appropriate agencies.
- To undertake individual vaccination and immunisation programmes as directed by the department, using own clinical judgement and evidence-based practice in accordance with national, local and department policies, conducting assessment of individual needs and providing education and advice to ensure informed consent.
- To carry out venepuncture on clients as per policy and procedure based on clinical judgement and as part of a planned individualised implementation of care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
- - Policy, process and protocol development
- - Competent in vaccine administration/storage and cold chain management
- - Competent in venepuncture
- - Case Management/fitness for work assessments
- - Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
- - Proven report writing skills
Desirable
- - Health surveillance programmes
- - Mentoring
- - Delivering training and education programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- - Proficient in complex fitness for work assessments
- - Proficient in report writing
- - Ability to prioritise workload
- - Effective time management
- - Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
- - Experience of mentoring junior team members
Qualifications
Essential
- - Current registration with the NMC as a registered General Nurse (Adult) or Registered Mental Health Nurse
- - Specialist Occupational Health Qualification or equivalent relevant experience of working in the specialty of Occupational Health at a senior level
Desirable
- - Report writing training
- - Counselling qualification
- - NEBOSH certificate/ diploma
- - Teaching/mentorship qualification
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- - Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
- - Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
- - Persistent and resourceful
- - Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
- - Policy, process and protocol development
- - Competent in vaccine administration/storage and cold chain management
- - Competent in venepuncture
- - Case Management/fitness for work assessments
- - Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
- - Proven report writing skills
Desirable
- - Health surveillance programmes
- - Mentoring
- - Delivering training and education programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- - Proficient in complex fitness for work assessments
- - Proficient in report writing
- - Ability to prioritise workload
- - Effective time management
- - Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
- - Experience of mentoring junior team members
Qualifications
Essential
- - Current registration with the NMC as a registered General Nurse (Adult) or Registered Mental Health Nurse
- - Specialist Occupational Health Qualification or equivalent relevant experience of working in the specialty of Occupational Health at a senior level
Desirable
- - Report writing training
- - Counselling qualification
- - NEBOSH certificate/ diploma
- - Teaching/mentorship qualification
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- - Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
- - Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
- - Persistent and resourceful
- - Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
