Job summary
Would you like the chance to take on a crucial role within an award winning, SEQOHS accredited occupational health team within the Workplace Health and Wellbeing department at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital? Our friendly team are all dedicated in the provision of a safe, high quality, efficient and supportive occupational health service across several NHS trusts within the region as well as the public sector, academic and other organisations. You will be a Specialist Practitioner in Occupational health to certificate, diploma or degree level or working towards this or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills, looking for your next step in your career. The role will form part of our multi-disciplinary team and offer a variety of work experience and work environments within both NHS and non-NHS customers.
The role will support hybrid working with the possibility of flexibility in home/remote working as well as working in the office on an agreed frequency.
You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team with clinical supervision and support available to all our staff and you will contribute to the education, supervision and training of our more junior OH nurses.
This role will offer opportunity for career progression and developement
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake a broad and varied range of activities including management referrals and complex case management as required, pre-placement assessments and providing telephone advice whilst covering the duty nurse role, ensuring the vitally important delivery of OH services to both NHS and non-NHS customers. As such, the post offers a wide variety of different experiences. Remote workers would require scheduled visits to the main office on an agreed frequency .
You will also contribute to the development and review of occupational health procedures and the regular auditing of clinical activity within the department.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
If you feel you have the knowledge and experience to be able to deliver a superb occupational health service we want to hear from you. Applications are open now, so send yours in today!
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To identify Occupational Health needs and work in partnership with the client to establish a service, which is specifically developed for the organisation in line with current legislation and best practice.
- To record accurate and confidential occupational health information into staff records following all appointments and communication with the department. To update computerised records as required.
- To use Occupational Health knowledge, experience, principles and practice to assess an individuals health capability to perform a particular job role at the pre-placement stage and during employment taking into account any relevant legislation such as the Equality Act. To request additional medical information from specialists and GPs where indicated. To inform managers of the findings within the defined department timescales and in line with confidentiality and consent requirements.
- To provide advice and inform managers of relevant adaptations and equipment required to maintain health and wellbeing at work.
- To ensure practice is in accordance with the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct and requirements of revalidation are met.
- Provide relevant clinical learning experiences for all staff.
- To work within clearly defined Occupational Health procedures. To develop and implement Occupational Health procedures which have an impact on the work area. To review and update procedures on a regular basis.
- To assist the line manager in ensuring all aspects of the Occupational Health service are delivered with the available resources, to identify areas which require development, and to work in an objective way in order to meet the goals.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To identify Occupational Health needs and work in partnership with the client to establish a service, which is specifically developed for the organisation in line with current legislation and best practice.
- To record accurate and confidential occupational health information into staff records following all appointments and communication with the department. To update computerised records as required.
- To use Occupational Health knowledge, experience, principles and practice to assess an individuals health capability to perform a particular job role at the pre-placement stage and during employment taking into account any relevant legislation such as the Equality Act. To request additional medical information from specialists and GPs where indicated. To inform managers of the findings within the defined department timescales and in line with confidentiality and consent requirements.
- To provide advice and inform managers of relevant adaptations and equipment required to maintain health and wellbeing at work.
- To ensure practice is in accordance with the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct and requirements of revalidation are met.
- Provide relevant clinical learning experiences for all staff.
- To work within clearly defined Occupational Health procedures. To develop and implement Occupational Health procedures which have an impact on the work area. To review and update procedures on a regular basis.
- To assist the line manager in ensuring all aspects of the Occupational Health service are delivered with the available resources, to identify areas which require development, and to work in an objective way in order to meet the goals.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Registered Nurse
- Occupational Health qualification/in process of training
Experience
Essential
- Significant OH nursing experience
Desirable
- Some management experience
Skills
Essential
- Presentation Skills
- Full UK driving licence - required to provide a peripatetic service across Norfolk and Suffolk (adjustments can be made for candidates with a disability)
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Team working
- Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Registered Nurse
- Occupational Health qualification/in process of training
Experience
Essential
- Significant OH nursing experience
Desirable
- Some management experience
Skills
Essential
- Presentation Skills
- Full UK driving licence - required to provide a peripatetic service across Norfolk and Suffolk (adjustments can be made for candidates with a disability)
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Team working
- Good interpersonal skills
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).
