Job summary
The interview
date for this role will be confirmed.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly
motivated Occupational health Professional to join our SEQOHS accredited
Occupational Health and Wellbeing service based at Barnsley Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust.
The role will require you to provide clinical expertise in relation to
occupational health issues in order to support the delivery of a high standard
service with a clear focus on prevention and effective attendance management.
The post holder will support the day to day management of the
Occupational health service providing support to junior clinical and
administrative team members, and will be predominately based at our service on
The Rotherham Hospital Foundation Trust site..
The post holder will have substantial Occupational health experience
at a senior level within a large organisation with a proven track record of
meeting local/national targets.
Main duties of the job
The appointed candidate will:
Deputise for the
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Matron
Participate in the
provision of a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing service to
clients of Barnsley Occupational Health Service, including the assessment,
development, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Health needs,
activities and standards.
They will deliver
specialist Occupational Health advice within the Trust and to external client
groups as per agreed contracts and Service Level Agreements.
Promote Occupational
Health and Wellbeing within the Trust and maintain an understanding and good
working relationships with all client groups.
Respond to the
professional developments in Occupational Health Practice and Health and Safety
Legislation.
Be aware of new
initiatives and develop policies to ensure that legal requirements are
communicated effectively to clients to minimise health and safety risks.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good
rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and
achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We
are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable
future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There
has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace
and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation,
where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey
to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic
origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or
belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS
(criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the
successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may
require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route
please use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check your
eligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are
no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forLead Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forLead Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN qualified
- In possession of diploma/degree in Occupational Health with extensive registration experience, two of which should have included staff managerial responsibilities with a willingness to work towards Masters level qualification or equivalent experience at senior level
- Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, with Specialist Practitioner Status
Desirable
- Management qualification / Experience of staff management
- Basic Counselling Course
- NEBOSH qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft office and OH computer systems (ie OPAS / COHORT)
- Willingness to undertake any further training development as identified in appraisal
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and motivating staff
- Experience of developing and implementing National Guidance/Health and Safety Policy into Occupational Health Policy and procedure
- Experience of gathering data and producing reports
Desirable
- Previous experience of Occupational Health Nursing in the NHS
- Experience of successful budget management
- Experience in developing evidence-based practice
- HAVs experience
- Lifestyle and Wellbeing experience
- Couching / mentoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships
- Able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of others
- Ability to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure and provide empathy and support to others in stressful situations
- Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development
- Able to build credibility and trust quickly to work professionally with all grades of staff internally and externally
- Ability to develop innovative thinking with regard to problem solving
- Ability to work proactively in dealing with service delivery
Person Specification
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN qualified
- In possession of diploma/degree in Occupational Health with extensive registration experience, two of which should have included staff managerial responsibilities with a willingness to work towards Masters level qualification or equivalent experience at senior level
- Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, with Specialist Practitioner Status
Desirable
- Management qualification / Experience of staff management
- Basic Counselling Course
- NEBOSH qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft office and OH computer systems (ie OPAS / COHORT)
- Willingness to undertake any further training development as identified in appraisal
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and motivating staff
- Experience of developing and implementing National Guidance/Health and Safety Policy into Occupational Health Policy and procedure
- Experience of gathering data and producing reports
Desirable
- Previous experience of Occupational Health Nursing in the NHS
- Experience of successful budget management
- Experience in developing evidence-based practice
- HAVs experience
- Lifestyle and Wellbeing experience
- Couching / mentoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships
- Able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of others
- Ability to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure and provide empathy and support to others in stressful situations
- Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development
- Able to build credibility and trust quickly to work professionally with all grades of staff internally and externally
- Ability to develop innovative thinking with regard to problem solving
- Ability to work proactively in dealing with service delivery
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).
