Job summary
This is a new post to work with other Occupational Health Nurse
Practitioners to continue to develop an occupational health service that
provides timely and appropriate services which aims to maximise and improve the
health and wellbeing of our employees. The post holder will act as a senior
member of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team providing a responsive,
effective and co-ordinated service in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary
team.
As the
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner you will have both clinical and
managerial responsibilities. You will be
involved with management referral work, health surveillance,
vaccination campaigns and supporting the Occupational Health Advisors and
Screening Nurses with pre- employment screening. You will be involved in
clinical supervision and continuing professional development as well as support
and champion other related work programmes within South Tyneside and Sunderland
e.g. clinical governance, risk management and health and safety.
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 Nurses with 3 years band 6
experience in Occupational Health, higher level line management and teaching
experience. The role involves both clinical and managerial responsibilities.
They will be required to work autonomously, able to prioritise workload and
demonstrate effective skills in leadership, change management and communication. The post involves working across
both South Tyneside and Sunderland sites.
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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
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 lead role in developing, organising and coordinating the Occupational Health& Wellbeing Service across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT to ensure qualityof care to the clients who use the service
- As an expert occupational health practitioner, you will provide support to colleagueswithin the organisation in planning / delivering safe care and best practice in occupationalhealth
- Improve understanding of healthcare workers about the risks of infection and how toreduce those risks across the system
- To take responsibility for the line management and development of staff within theoccupational health team
- To lead continuous quality improvement in the occupational health 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take a lead role in developing, organising and coordinating the Occupational Health& Wellbeing Service across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT to ensure qualityof care to the clients who use the service
- As an expert occupational health practitioner, you will provide support to colleagueswithin the organisation in planning / delivering safe care and best practice in occupationalhealth
- Improve understanding of healthcare workers about the risks of infection and how toreduce those risks across the system
- To take responsibility for the line management and development of staff within theoccupational health team
- To lead continuous quality improvement in the occupational health 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
Person Specification
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
- Part 3 of NMC professional register
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience
- Demonstrable experience working at band 6 OH level
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of writing detailed accurate reports
- Experience of managing complex case loads
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
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
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
Person Specification
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
- Part 3 of NMC professional register
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience
- Demonstrable experience working at band 6 OH level
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of writing detailed accurate reports
- Experience of managing complex case loads
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
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
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
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).
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