Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Occupational Health & Wellbeing team in the provision of Occupational Health& Wellbeing services for the health board and other external contracts.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for a new opportunity to use your skills and work as part of a team who look after employees in the workplace?
As a registered nurse working in Occupational Health and Wellbeing you will be responsible for supporting the team in the provision of services for the health board and other external contracts. Undertaking routine planned health assessment and surveillance and providing a high standard of care and advice in relation to specific occupational health requirements. Examples of activity include:
- Employment screening, vaccination
- Advice on Infection control and occupational and lifestyle health matters
- Supporting health and wellbeing activities such as health road shows / flu vaccination campaign
- Health surveillance such as vision screening, lung function screening, audiometry.
You will need to have effective communication skills to establish and maintain good personal relationships with clients, the team and others. You will be responsible for ensuring confidentiality; diplomacy and discretion are maintained at all times.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00 and are likely to be over a 4/5 day working pattern, subject to flexibility to assist cover for core activity e.g. late / early shifts for flu / annual leave cover. it is likely that the post will involve cover at other occupational health locations within BCUHB.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Occupational Heath experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the NHS post registered nurse qualification
Desirable
- Experience in an Occupational health / screening setting.
- Evidence of applying health & wellbeing advice
Skills (including those physical skills necessary for the post)
Essential
- Ability to provide independent confidential advice on health issues
- Communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the health board, and outside agencies and external contracts
- Maintain client records through data input and clear written documentation
- Work within set predetermined standards, liaison with the multidisciplinary team as necessary and contribute to a team approach of care to meet departmental deadlines
- Able to apply knowledge and adhere to health board policies & procedures
- Periodically provide initial support and for staff in a distressed state.
- Ability to convey health information to both individuals and present to groups of clients
Desirable
- Previous experience in giving advice
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary role
- Use of word-processing / computer packages Previous experience of working without supervision
- Experience of applying occupational health guidance
- Previous experience of counselling and knowledge of multidisciplinary agencies
- Able to speak Welsh
- Experience of presentational skills for both individual and group training
Knowledge
Essential
- General lifestyle advice for promotion of well-being e.g. diet, alcohol, smoking etc.
- Administration of injections and awareness of emergency controls and intervention
Desirable
- Experience of giving general lifestyle advice to clients
- Experience of undertaking Immunisation programs / serological screening and taking blood samples
- Ability to write and implement standards of care
PERSONAL QUALITIES (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Ability to analyse set information and apply
- Ability to empower others to take on health benefits
- Apply time management
- Demonstrates a approach to work to set standards
- Proven commitment to professional development for self
- Ability to travel across the geographical spread of the organisation and outside contracts
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Other (relevant requirements, please specify)
Essential
- A commitment to maintain and develop a high level of work health standards to meet legislative requirements
- Commitment to both personal and departmental needs to increase knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education / learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Occupational Heath experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the NHS post registered nurse qualification
Desirable
- Experience in an Occupational health / screening setting.
- Evidence of applying health & wellbeing advice
Skills (including those physical skills necessary for the post)
Essential
- Ability to provide independent confidential advice on health issues
- Communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the health board, and outside agencies and external contracts
- Maintain client records through data input and clear written documentation
- Work within set predetermined standards, liaison with the multidisciplinary team as necessary and contribute to a team approach of care to meet departmental deadlines
- Able to apply knowledge and adhere to health board policies & procedures
- Periodically provide initial support and for staff in a distressed state.
- Ability to convey health information to both individuals and present to groups of clients
Desirable
- Previous experience in giving advice
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary role
- Use of word-processing / computer packages Previous experience of working without supervision
- Experience of applying occupational health guidance
- Previous experience of counselling and knowledge of multidisciplinary agencies
- Able to speak Welsh
- Experience of presentational skills for both individual and group training
Knowledge
Essential
- General lifestyle advice for promotion of well-being e.g. diet, alcohol, smoking etc.
- Administration of injections and awareness of emergency controls and intervention
Desirable
- Experience of giving general lifestyle advice to clients
- Experience of undertaking Immunisation programs / serological screening and taking blood samples
- Ability to write and implement standards of care
PERSONAL QUALITIES (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Ability to analyse set information and apply
- Ability to empower others to take on health benefits
- Apply time management
- Demonstrates a approach to work to set standards
- Proven commitment to professional development for self
- Ability to travel across the geographical spread of the organisation and outside contracts
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Other (relevant requirements, please specify)
Essential
- A commitment to maintain and develop a high level of work health standards to meet legislative requirements
- Commitment to both personal and departmental needs to increase knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education / learning
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).
