Job summary
Are you an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about supporting staff who deliver high-quality care across community and mental health services? If so, an opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Health team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Our SEQOHS-accredited service plays a key role in promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of colleagues across the organisation. You will support development and learning within the clinical team and work with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist to maintain a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
As part of the OH team, you will provide specialist advice on core occupational health functions and statutory requirements. We welcome innovation, and you will help shape the future direction of the service, contributing ideas that support the Trust's workforce wellbeing strategy.We encourage applicants to personalise their application so we can understand your experience and motivation for applying. We welcome interest from all groups and are happy to discuss the role informally. To arrange this, please email your contact details to Fiona Warren, Occupational Health.
Main duties of the job
You will provide visible professional leadership, advice, support, and guidance to others within the team who have less experience and the wider multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for best practice and maintaining compliance with OH law. Supporting the Occupational Health management team to lead, and develop a full Occupational Health service to the Trust and external clients is central to this role.
You should have an ability to apply your specialist knowledge in key areas of case management, health surveillance, governance, contributing to meeting the strategic and operational objectives for the department.
Engaging and consulting with managers and staff to educate, facilitate and improve the management of employee health and wellbeing will be core functions. You will have ownership and management of a clinical case load providing clear decisions and opinions regarding case outcomes and referring to our in-house OHP as appropriate.
With a mind-set of continual improvement you will seek and respond to customer feedback, escalate any accolades or complaints appropriately, and contribute to the improvement of processes and service delivery in response to customer feedback.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Essential knowledge, requirements, and qualifications A first level registered nurse (parts 1 NMC) Registered as a specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN, part 3 NMC) or equivalent Able to demonstrate adherence to relevant continuing professional developmentEssential job specific experience Wide knowledge of experience across OH in both NHS and private sectors, with solid prior nursing experience/background
Personal qualities Positive and calm by nature Adaptable, flexible Keen to share knowledge and mentor junior members of the team
The role is community-based requiring travel between sites and therefore applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work.The service operates 5 days per week, 8am to 4.30pm with an on-call service for sharps and exposure incidents, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including bank holidays.
What you need to do:Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Essential knowledge, requirements, and qualifications A first level registered nurse (parts 1 NMC) Registered as a specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN, part 3 NMC) or equivalent Able to demonstrate adherence to relevant continuing professional developmentEssential job specific experience Wide knowledge of experience across OH in both NHS and private sectors, with solid prior nursing experience/background
Personal qualities Positive and calm by nature Adaptable, flexible Keen to share knowledge and mentor junior members of the team
The role is community-based requiring travel between sites and therefore applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work.The service operates 5 days per week, 8am to 4.30pm with an on-call service for sharps and exposure incidents, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including bank holidays.
What you need to do:Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational Health, Nursing, Diploma/Degree/Masters (Specialist Community Public Health Nursing/BSc in Occupational Health Practice/FOM Diploma in Occupational Health Practice, or equivalent).
- Registration with NMC (Part 1)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in health surveillance.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Proven extensive knowledge of occupational health.
- Evidence of understanding of wider NHS strategies in relation to Occupational Health.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in health surveillance.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in the NHS and/or private sector Occupational Health.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational Health, Nursing, Diploma/Degree/Masters (Specialist Community Public Health Nursing/BSc in Occupational Health Practice/FOM Diploma in Occupational Health Practice, or equivalent).
- Registration with NMC (Part 1)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in health surveillance.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Proven extensive knowledge of occupational health.
- Evidence of understanding of wider NHS strategies in relation to Occupational Health.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in health surveillance.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in the NHS and/or private sector Occupational Health.
Desirable
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
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).
