Occupational Health Nurse

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an exceptionally motivated and dynamic individual to join our Northern Care Alliance NHS Group occupational health team. Although primarily based at Salford the role can cover all sites including our departments at Oldham, Bury, Rochdale and community settings, therefore a car driver/owner is ideal.

The NCA occupational health has obtained SEQOHS accreditation so the appointed candidates should have the drive and passion to maintain high standards of quality and service to both our Trust and external clients.

We are looking for applicants who are positive, self-confident, friendly, inquisitive and self-disciplined. The applicant will be offered the opportunity to undertake a qualification in occupational health as well as developing skills in health surveillance.

Informal visits are welcome on request and further information can be obtained by contacting Sue Oxford (0161 627 8787)

Main duties of the job

To assist in providing and developing a comprehensive proactive Occupational Health Service to Trust staff and income generation clients. The post holder will work within a team of occupational health professionals in a supporting role, providing needs based occupational health services to clients in line with good practice and current legislation. The post holder will be expected to work unsupervised at times both in the department and at company premises. Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the planning, implementation, and evaluation. Participate in telephone reviews of new starters and give advice as deemed appropriate. Maintain his/her personal and professional development participating in regular structured supervision sessions with a specialist OH Nurse. Participate in effective utilisation of resources.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.