Job summary
We are looking for an experienced nurse with occupational health experience ideally in an NHS setting to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join Southport and Ormskirk Health and Wellbeing team as an Occupational Health Nurse Advisor.
Working as part of a multi disciplinary team, you will participate in the delivery of Occupational Health Services.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include the day to day delivery of occupational health and wellbeing services, health assessments, immunisation and serology, health surveillance and assessment, while also being involved with the wider team to help us make continual improvements.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information.
Advert date - 15th August 2023
Closing date - 29th August 2023
Shortlisting date - 30th August 2023
Proposed Interview Date - w/c 4th September 2023
Please note this post may close early if sufficient applications are received. So if you are interested in applying for this post please do so as soon as possible.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list for vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information.
Advert date - 15th August 2023
Closing date - 29th August 2023
Shortlisting date - 30th August 2023
Proposed Interview Date - w/c 4th September 2023
Please note this post may close early if sufficient applications are received. So if you are interested in applying for this post please do so as soon as possible.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list for vulnerable adults.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Specialist OH Practitioner
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Occupational health experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Occupational health experience in an NHS/healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Competent vaccinator
- Competent in assessment of occupational vaccination
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Specialist OH Practitioner
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Occupational health experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Occupational health experience in an NHS/healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Competent vaccinator
- Competent in assessment of occupational vaccination
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).
