Job summary
We are looking for outstanding candidates with a proven background in Occupational Health (OH) to join our Nurse lead team. Applicants should have, a registered nurse qualification with an Occupational Health Nursing Diploma or Degree, and several years of post-registration experience, with the confidence to handle complex cases. We seek self-motivated individuals with excellent organisational skills who can prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
In this pivotal role, you will provide clear, impartial advice to both managers and employees, significantly enhancing workplace health, reducing sickness absence, and preventing work-related injuries. As a Band 7 Occupational Health Clinician, you will play a crucial role in our dynamic organisation.
You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering proactive services while adhering to national guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of all staff. This is a part -time position, working 24 hours per week over a 3, 4 or 5 day.
Experience in NHS Occupational Health is a significant advantage. Step forward and make a meaningful impact with us!
Main duties of the job
You will join a small, nurse-led team that plays a critical role in the NHS organisation. You will collaborate with your team, independently deliver specialist advice, and drive your project forward. You will partner with managers and human resources to strengthen attendance. You are also responsible for developing reports, attending Trust meetings to represent Occupational Health and Wellbeing, and providing specialist advice or information.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a SEQOHS accredited service and as such, audits and benchmark surveillance is undertaken.
Your role will be primarily undertaking management referrals but a full remit of NHS Occupational Health and Wellbeing is expected, such as venepuncture, vaccinations and advice in relation to this exposure of bodily fluids.
Please refer to the Job Description for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a SEQOHS accredited service and as such, audits and benchmark surveillance is undertaken.
Your role will be primarily undertaking management referrals but a full remit of NHS Occupational Health and Wellbeing is expected, such as venepuncture, vaccinations and advice in relation to this exposure of bodily fluids.
Please refer to the Job Description for more details
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience post Specialist OH nursing qualification preferable in Health care setting NHS.
Desirable
- Ability to persuade and influence employees to support an improved wellbeing. Ability to work to tight deadlines, working on numerous projects. Ability to use own initiative and operate with a high degree of independent judgement with confidence. Computer literate and ability to produce reports and audits that can be shared within the team and wider Trust. Advanced Nursing skills. Good verbal, written and communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered nurse (Adult) Specialist Community Public Health Occupational Health SCPHN(OH) - Diploma / Degree / Masters.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Understanding of OH clinical issues and problem solving with senior team. Able to manage services across multiple sites/ organisations. Maintaining confidentiality. Understanding of NHS OH clinical issues and support this need. Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting to manage an OH service. Evidence of OH policy development. Change management skills.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience post Specialist OH nursing qualification preferable in Health care setting NHS.
Desirable
- Ability to persuade and influence employees to support an improved wellbeing. Ability to work to tight deadlines, working on numerous projects. Ability to use own initiative and operate with a high degree of independent judgement with confidence. Computer literate and ability to produce reports and audits that can be shared within the team and wider Trust. Advanced Nursing skills. Good verbal, written and communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered nurse (Adult) Specialist Community Public Health Occupational Health SCPHN(OH) - Diploma / Degree / Masters.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Understanding of OH clinical issues and problem solving with senior team. Able to manage services across multiple sites/ organisations. Maintaining confidentiality. Understanding of NHS OH clinical issues and support this need. Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting to manage an OH service. Evidence of OH policy development. Change 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA51QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
