Job summary
We are seeking two experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to join an established Occupational Health team. The main base is a short walk from Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This is an exciting opportunity as the Occupational Health Service is expanding to provide OH services across University Hospitals Sussex.
The post-holders will focus on mental wellbeing and ill health, and the impact this has on ability to work. The post-holders will work autonomously and as part of the OH team.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Essential requirements
- RMN with evidence of working in an autonomous role.
- Ability to work flexibly in line with the demands of the service
- Good organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to make decisions, prioritise and work autonomously within clinical supervision parameters
- Proficient computer skills and ability to produce high quality OH reports
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS OH Service
- Experience of working with neurodivergent clients.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert mental health advice and education to staff, managers and HR.
- Carry out initial psychological support and counselling needs assessments
- To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
- Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload.
- To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
- Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
- Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
- Responsible and accountable for specialist advice given.
- Recognise where further advice is required and take appropriate action as needed.
- Where identified, liaise with mental health team within ED.
- Undertake and participate in clinical audits.
- Develop and deliver mental health training materials
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, managing own caseload.
- To assess fitness to work and provide recommendations including adjustments and advice, taking into account disability under the Equality Act 2010.
- Produce accurate typed reports following OH assessments.
- Request medical reports where identified additional information is required.
- Responsible and accountable for specialist advice given.
- Recognise where further advice is required and take appropriate action as needed.
- Where identified, liaise with mental health team within ED.
- Undertake and participate in clinical audits.
- Develop and deliver mental health training materials
Person Specification
experience/qualification
Essential
- UK registered mental health nurse
- post qualification experience
- experience at senior level
Desirable
- experience of working within an NHS OH service
- experience of working with neurodivergent clients
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Case management experience
Essential
- experience in assessing health and disability
- experience in compiling reports and providing recommendations
- working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010
Computer skills
Essential
- Proficient computer skills (word,excel, databases, teams)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Ability to produce high quality typed reports
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to produce high quality typed reports
Organisational, planning and time management
Essential
- Can demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills
Person Specification
experience/qualification
Essential
- UK registered mental health nurse
- post qualification experience
- experience at senior level
Desirable
- experience of working within an NHS OH service
- experience of working with neurodivergent clients
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Case management experience
Essential
- experience in assessing health and disability
- experience in compiling reports and providing recommendations
- working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010
Computer skills
Essential
- Proficient computer skills (word,excel, databases, teams)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Ability to produce high quality typed reports
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to produce high quality typed reports
Organisational, planning and time management
Essential
- Can demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management 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.
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).
