Job summary
As part of the Trust's approach to staff health and wellbeing, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Occupational Health Advisor Nurse to work in the Occupational Health Department at Wexham Park Hospital within Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Occupational Health service for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust operates on two sites, (Frimley Park Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital) and we now have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Health Advisor to join the existing clinical team based on our Slough Hospital site, however, some occasional travel across sites may be required.
To apply for the post you must hold a specialist qualification in Occupational Health to degree level, ideally on part 3 of the NMC register and have at least significant experience within Occupational health ideally within the NHS
The Department provides a service to the staff of Frimley Health NHS Trust, community partners and acute health care.
Main duties of the job
You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to work independently and to supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
The post offers diversity and an opportunity to gain Occupational Health management experience within the department.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
job history
Essential
- Significant experience practising as Occupational health Advisor
job history
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational health
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- OH Degree/Diploma
- previous NHS Experience
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of OH and H&S Legislation /Directives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT literature/ working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Ability to manage Independent case load
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy proficient
- Experience in administering vaccinations as per schedule
- Understands UKAP Requirements for EPP workers
- Report writing following management referrals
- Experience in work health assessments both pre/during employment
Desirable
- Previous NHS occupational health experience
Person Specification
job history
Essential
- Significant experience practising as Occupational health Advisor
job history
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational health
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- OH Degree/Diploma
- previous NHS Experience
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of OH and H&S Legislation /Directives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT literature/ working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Ability to manage Independent case load
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy proficient
- Experience in administering vaccinations as per schedule
- Understands UKAP Requirements for EPP workers
- Report writing following management referrals
- Experience in work health assessments both pre/during employment
Desirable
- Previous NHS occupational health experience
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).
