Job summary
As a forward thinking and evolving service; passionate and focused on supporting our NHS colleagues, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with experience and qualifications in Occupational Health to join our multi-disciplinary and Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work Award winning Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.
In this role you will be providing a range of Occupational Health & Wellbeing services to our staff, also to employees of local organisations. You will be involved in management referrals, screening programmes, which will include health surveillance, vaccinations, venepuncture and pre-employment health assessment.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Health Team are part of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service which includes OH Physiotherapy Service, Wellbeing Team, Moving and Handling Team, Admin Team and is part of the Human Resources Directorate. The Occupational Health Service is a Nurse led service of Occupational Health Specialist Nurses, Occupational Health Advisors, Occupational Health Screening Nurses and Health Care Assistant. The Team works across all sites within the Trust, with the main departments being situated on South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital sites. The departments current opening times 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday.
Applicants must be Registered General Nurse, Occupational Health previous experience is essential. We are looking for a nurse with strong IT skills, clinical skills, good communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a friendly dynamic team.
If you want to be part of an innovative and progressive team then please apply.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take a supporting role in developing, organising and coordinating the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT to ensure quality of care to the clients who use the service.
- As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will provide support to colleagues within the organisation in planning / delivering safe care and best practice in Occupational Health.
- Improve understanding of healthcare workers about the risks of infection and how to reduce those risks across the system.
- To take responsibility for the line management and development of staff within the Occupational Health Team.
- To ensure continuous quality improvement in the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service.
- To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
- Participate in the provision of a 7-day service when required.
- Support the organisation in gaining SEQOHS accreditation.
SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take a supporting role in developing, organising and coordinating the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT to ensure quality of care to the clients who use the service.
- As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will provide support to colleagues within the organisation in planning / delivering safe care and best practice in Occupational Health.
- Improve understanding of healthcare workers about the risks of infection and how to reduce those risks across the system.
- To take responsibility for the line management and development of staff within the Occupational Health Team.
- To ensure continuous quality improvement in the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service.
- To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
- Participate in the provision of a 7-day service when required.
- Support the organisation in gaining SEQOHS accreditation.
SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in Occupational Health
- Experience of managing case loads
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS settings
- Knowledge / experience in clinical audit
- Experience of practice development which spans a range of departments / teams
- Networking regionally and nationally
- Multi-agency working
- Management of inoculation injuries within a hospital setting
- Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant equivalent
- Occupational Health Degree/Diploma/Masters qualification
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent and or Practice Assessor training
- Occupational Health Part 3 of NMC professional register
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge around OH practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Facilitation skills
- Excellent change management skills
- Computer literacy
- Priority decision making
- Ability to lead and undertake clinical audit and research
- Personal skills of autonomous working and leading/ managing a team of staff
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Use of dictation software and use of OPAS clinical
- Basic Counselling skills
- Management system
- Basic Counselling skills
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement new models of service delivery whilst remaining motivated and ensuring team is engaged
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in Occupational Health
- Experience of managing case loads
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS settings
- Knowledge / experience in clinical audit
- Experience of practice development which spans a range of departments / teams
- Networking regionally and nationally
- Multi-agency working
- Management of inoculation injuries within a hospital setting
- Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant equivalent
- Occupational Health Degree/Diploma/Masters qualification
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent and or Practice Assessor training
- Occupational Health Part 3 of NMC professional register
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge around OH practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Facilitation skills
- Excellent change management skills
- Computer literacy
- Priority decision making
- Ability to lead and undertake clinical audit and research
- Personal skills of autonomous working and leading/ managing a team of staff
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Use of dictation software and use of OPAS clinical
- Basic Counselling skills
- Management system
- Basic Counselling skills
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement new models of service delivery whilst remaining motivated and ensuring team is engaged
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).