Job summary
The Occupational Health Service (OHS) works to promote, maintain andimprove the health of the employee, to safeguard employees' health from riskarising from their work and working environment and to promote the health ofthe organisation. The post holder will be required to undertake acomprehensive range of occupational health activities:
Lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality occupational health nursingcare.Provide clinical leadership, development and supervision of the nursingteam.Oversee the delivery of clinical services ensuring that they are clientfocused and responsive to the needs of the organisation.Education and clinical supervision of staff.Line management of staff including Nurses and Administration staff.Policy development.Attendance at relevant meetings both Powys wide and external meetings.
Main duties of the job
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 18 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Live NMC Registration
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) Degree or equivalent / diploma
- Management training / leadership course
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Health Science relevant to Occupational Health or Health Service management
- Relevant clinical and management experienc
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively/autonomously and manage clinical workload
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Knowledge of relevant guidance, legislation and evidence-based practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of contributing to and developing guidelines, standards and policies
- Past experience of and demonstrated ability to influence outcomes that affect employee health
- Experience in delivering evidence based Occupational Health practice
- NHS Occupational Health experience
- Management of staff
- Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
- Demonstrates a commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Decision making skills
- Effective communicator (written, verbal and electronic)
Desirable
- Experience in service development
- Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values: - Respect - Fairness and Equality - Integrity - Working Together - Kindness and Caring - Trust
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within 10 geographical clinical areas
- Attend external meetings across Wales
- Able to work hours flexibly
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Keyboard, word processing skills
- Presentation skills
- Use of Occupational Health database skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Live NMC Registration
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) Degree or equivalent / diploma
- Management training / leadership course
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Health Science relevant to Occupational Health or Health Service management
- Relevant clinical and management experienc
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively/autonomously and manage clinical workload
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Knowledge of relevant guidance, legislation and evidence-based practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of contributing to and developing guidelines, standards and policies
- Past experience of and demonstrated ability to influence outcomes that affect employee health
- Experience in delivering evidence based Occupational Health practice
- NHS Occupational Health experience
- Management of staff
- Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
- Demonstrates a commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Decision making skills
- Effective communicator (written, verbal and electronic)
Desirable
- Experience in service development
- Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values: - Respect - Fairness and Equality - Integrity - Working Together - Kindness and Caring - Trust
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within 10 geographical clinical areas
- Attend external meetings across Wales
- Able to work hours flexibly
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Keyboard, word processing skills
- Presentation skills
- Use of Occupational Health database skills
Desirable
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).
