York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health

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Job summary

Specialist Nurse Practitioner Band 6 (indicative)

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional and confident Specialist Community Public Health Nurse to join the small, friendly team within Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service. We are looking for an individual who will relish the challenge of working in this fast-paced department, which engages with a varied and interesting agenda. We are looking for a good team player who will handle the responsibilities of the role in a professional, confident and calm manner. Experience of case management, ability to run own clinics and able to work under pressure is essential. Customer service experience, strong attention to detail and a confident and professional approach with strong organisational/ prioritisation skills are essential. You must be proficient in IT skills.

Please note the post may involve transporting and manual handling of clinical equipment and site visits to our contracts.

The role is a part-time post, 22.5 hours worked over 3 days.

For further details / informal visits contact: Linda Field or Gayna Wallis, Senior Occupational Health Advisers 01904 725099

Main duties of the job

  • Maintain a high standard of client focused care in accordance with York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust guidelines and policies and those of client contract organisations when on their sites/premises
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Support the OH&WBS clinical team in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of client care, including those standards defined in the relevant legislative Acts/guidance documents/NICE relevant to OH Practice
  • Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of OH&WB care for clients, ensuring written/Database records are kept
  • In conjunction with the Clinical Manager/SCPHN ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.
  • Case management/management referral clinics
  • Provide Fitness for Work advice
  • Participate in Immunisation/Vaccination/Venepuncture clinics as necessary

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-5608531-SNP-WF

Job locations

Occupational Health, Centurion House

Centurion House, Tribune Way, Clifton Moor, York,

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1 and part 3 of NMC register)
  • Degree in Nursing
  • OH Diploma/OH Cert

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Band 6 (or above) in an Occupational Health Setting.
  • Demonstrable experience post specialist qualification working in the OH field
  • Experience of Sickness Absence/Case Management, Immunisation and Vaccination, pre employment screening, health surveillance experience
  • Autonomous and independent working
  • Knowledge of current legislation pertinent to practice eg NICE guidelines, Equality Act

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Working knowledge of SEQOHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Proficient telephony and communication skills
  • IT competent
  • Good time management skills
  • Experience of clinical leadership skills
  • Ability and flexibility to work across sites as needed

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Professional and patient focused
  • Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
  • Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1 and part 3 of NMC register)
  • Degree in Nursing
  • OH Diploma/OH Cert

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Band 6 (or above) in an Occupational Health Setting.
  • Demonstrable experience post specialist qualification working in the OH field
  • Experience of Sickness Absence/Case Management, Immunisation and Vaccination, pre employment screening, health surveillance experience
  • Autonomous and independent working
  • Knowledge of current legislation pertinent to practice eg NICE guidelines, Equality Act

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Working knowledge of SEQOHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Proficient telephony and communication skills
  • IT competent
  • Good time management skills
  • Experience of clinical leadership skills
  • Ability and flexibility to work across sites as needed

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Professional and patient focused
  • Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
  • Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Occupational Health, Centurion House

Centurion House, Tribune Way, Clifton Moor, York,

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Occupational Health, Centurion House

Centurion House, Tribune Way, Clifton Moor, York,

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Specialist Nurse Practitioner

Linda Field

linda.field@york.nhs.uk

01904725099

Details

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-5608531-SNP-WF

Job locations

Occupational Health, Centurion House

Centurion House, Tribune Way, Clifton Moor, York,

York

YO31 8HE


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