Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated Occupational Health Advisor to join our friendly team in the Occupational Health Service of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Stepping Hill Hospital / Tameside Hospital, will also involve cross site working, travel to some outside NHS sites and companies for whom we provide an Occupational Health service.
Due to the variety of the work carried out here you would obtain extensive experience in all aspects of Occupational Health. You must be RGN qualified ideally with NHS experience in Occupational Health. There may be an opportunity to train and obtain a qualification in Occupational Health.
It is important that you have excellent verbal and written communication skills including confident use of IT packages.
For informal enquiries please contact Heather Statham on 0161 419 5491.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require enhanced DBS the cost of which will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the nursing team, working closely with the medical and admin team in the provision of a comprehensive effective occupational health service to SNHSFT and to external clients/contracts aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees, maintaining and developing the service and quality standard in accordance with relevant and national guidelines.
This role will include undertaking assessments for inoculation incident management, immunisations, venepuncture and vision as part of ongoing health surveillance programmes.
Training will be given for all aspects of the role.
Undertaking pro-active Health and Wellbeing activities within the Trust and externally.
The post holder will be expected to work unsupervised both in the department, delivering high standard occupational health services to clients allocated to their care.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice.
- The post holder will work within a team of occupational health professionals in a supporting role, providing needs based occupational health services to all clients in line with good practice and current legislation.
- To maintain self development
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of practice
- To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to Trust managers and staff, in accordance with legislation and local policies/procedures/protocols.
- To assist lead nurses provide a programme of effective Occupational Health Care for all the Trust employees/outside industries a flexible approach to working is essential
- Provides specialist knowledge in delivering a safe and effective immunisation programme for the Trust and external clients and vaccinating during the seasonal flu programme and Covid vaccination campaigns, working within the boundaries of Department of Health Guidelines, The Green Book, Trust Policy and local protocols.
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development & adheres to NMC Codes of Practice.
- Undertake pre-employment / pre-placement paper screening (triaging) to meet individual needs in relation to their occupation. Involving analysis/assessment of the health questionnaires in order to either clear fit for the role or ascertain the type of further assessment required either telephone consultation or Video consultation or a face to face assessment & carry out these assessment providing specialist advise on fitness to work and adjustments required
- Carry out medicals (for example; Pre-employment/driver medicals/Confined space medicals) by undertaking the relevant measurements including; height, weight, BMI, vision testing (near, distance, colour vision, use of the keystone), musculoskeletal assessments, Blood pressure & pulse measurements and urine testing. These require complex physical skills
- Carry out venepuncture ensuring correct completion of request forms and entry into patient electronic records
- Assessment and management of inoculation incidents requiring expert knowledge in order to ensure the best management in relation to the risk which incudes administering HIV prophylactic treatment as necessary
- Carry out lifestyle assessments
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development.
- Work unsupervised both in the department and at company premises, delivering high standard occupational health services to clients allocated to their care.
- Required to provide accurate written, electronic and verbal reports observing confidentiality at all times.
- The post holder will establish good working relationships with all staff in the centre, in the implementation of the Occupational Health Services
- To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by their manager. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post-holder.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice.
- The post holder will work within a team of occupational health professionals in a supporting role, providing needs based occupational health services to all clients in line with good practice and current legislation.
- To maintain self development
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of practice
- To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to Trust managers and staff, in accordance with legislation and local policies/procedures/protocols.
- To assist lead nurses provide a programme of effective Occupational Health Care for all the Trust employees/outside industries a flexible approach to working is essential
- Provides specialist knowledge in delivering a safe and effective immunisation programme for the Trust and external clients and vaccinating during the seasonal flu programme and Covid vaccination campaigns, working within the boundaries of Department of Health Guidelines, The Green Book, Trust Policy and local protocols.
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development & adheres to NMC Codes of Practice.
- Undertake pre-employment / pre-placement paper screening (triaging) to meet individual needs in relation to their occupation. Involving analysis/assessment of the health questionnaires in order to either clear fit for the role or ascertain the type of further assessment required either telephone consultation or Video consultation or a face to face assessment & carry out these assessment providing specialist advise on fitness to work and adjustments required
- Carry out medicals (for example; Pre-employment/driver medicals/Confined space medicals) by undertaking the relevant measurements including; height, weight, BMI, vision testing (near, distance, colour vision, use of the keystone), musculoskeletal assessments, Blood pressure & pulse measurements and urine testing. These require complex physical skills
- Carry out venepuncture ensuring correct completion of request forms and entry into patient electronic records
- Assessment and management of inoculation incidents requiring expert knowledge in order to ensure the best management in relation to the risk which incudes administering HIV prophylactic treatment as necessary
- Carry out lifestyle assessments
- To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing practice and maintain self development.
- Work unsupervised both in the department and at company premises, delivering high standard occupational health services to clients allocated to their care.
- Required to provide accurate written, electronic and verbal reports observing confidentiality at all times.
- The post holder will establish good working relationships with all staff in the centre, in the implementation of the Occupational Health Services
- To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by their manager. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post-holder.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RN Registered
- General Nursing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current nursing guidance & new advances in general nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational Health
- Venepuncture
- Health promotion
- Training & presentations.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oDemonstrates new service development, inspiring & leading others, positive attitude
- oEvidence of undertaking audits
- oShows commitment, organisational, planning & prioritisation skills
- oEvidence of ability to manage many competing demands
- oEvidence of proficiency in computer skills.
- oDemonstrates clear & effective communication & interpersonal skills
Work related circumstances
Essential
- oTeam player
- oSelf reliant but knows own limits
- oSelf motivated & organised ability to work independently
- oAdaptable to different people, situations and environments
- oAbility to work under pressure of heavy workload and deadlines
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RN Registered
- General Nursing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current nursing guidance & new advances in general nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Occupational Health
- Venepuncture
- Health promotion
- Training & presentations.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oDemonstrates new service development, inspiring & leading others, positive attitude
- oEvidence of undertaking audits
- oShows commitment, organisational, planning & prioritisation skills
- oEvidence of ability to manage many competing demands
- oEvidence of proficiency in computer skills.
- oDemonstrates clear & effective communication & interpersonal skills
Work related circumstances
Essential
- oTeam player
- oSelf reliant but knows own limits
- oSelf motivated & organised ability to work independently
- oAdaptable to different people, situations and environments
- oAbility to work under pressure of heavy workload and deadlines
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
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).
