Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0672 - Staff Nurse Occupational Health & Wellbeing

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

If you are a newly registered staff nurse please apply via our Trust Wide advert where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice, please call 01226 435704, 01226 431694 or 07821 808097 for further details

The interview date for this role isto be confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated Staff Nurses 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.

Main duties of the job

The appointed candidate will:

Support the delivery of specialist Occupational Health and Wellbeing 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 and Wellbeing Practice and Health and Safety Legislation.

Be aware of new initiatives and support the development of 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.

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0672E-05-25

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Barnsley Hospital Nhs

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Staff Nurse

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 for Staff Nurse

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

Qualifications

Essential

RGN qualified

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Be able to provide evidence of continual professional development since qualification
Must be able to undertake clinical activities involving bending, stretching, reaching Must be able to undertake data inputting and sit using display screen equipment on a regular basis
Ability to undertake immunisations
Ability to plan and evaluate own caseload.
Have good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate with all disciplines
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

Venepuncture / phlebotomy skills

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience

Desirable

Occupational Health / Practice nurse experience
Health promotion knowledge, spirometry course

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of occupational health and wellbeing practice and current issues
Knowledge of NHS occupational health risk factors

Personal Attributes

Essential

Accepts responsibility for personnel and professional development

Desirable

Car driver
Willingness to undertake further study

Trust Values

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN qualified

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Be able to provide evidence of continual professional development since qualification
Must be able to undertake clinical activities involving bending, stretching, reaching Must be able to undertake data inputting and sit using display screen equipment on a regular basis
Ability to undertake immunisations
Ability to plan and evaluate own caseload.
Have good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate with all disciplines
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

Venepuncture / phlebotomy skills

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience

Desirable

Occupational Health / Practice nurse experience
Health promotion knowledge, spirometry course

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of occupational health and wellbeing practice and current issues
Knowledge of NHS occupational health risk factors

Personal Attributes

Essential

Accepts responsibility for personnel and professional development

Desirable

Car driver
Willingness to undertake further study

Trust Values

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)