Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated occupational health nurses to work part-time as part of the Occupational Health multidisciplinary team. You will be working in a supportive team environment; playing a crucial role in providing a compassionate and professional service that is instrumental in the care of our staff and external clients.
The post-holders will be expected to provide professional, objective occupational health advice to all relevant stakeholders, undertaking case management and provide reports and advice to managers and employees including return to work and rehabilitation programmes.
The post holders will be able to recognise when to refer and/or escalate to the occupational physician or a senior OH nurse for advice as and when needed.
Excellent communication and team-working skills are required as well as a sound knowledge of standard IT systems.
If this role appeals to you, and fits your profile, we would love you to join our team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holders are responsible for providing comprehensive and objective occupational health advice to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) employees and other external contracts.
The post holders will exercise considerable initiative, work autonomously and will establish relationships with service users and agencies and will be a key player in the rapidly evolving occupational health service in line with current occupational health initiatives.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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.
Please note this vacancy is for two part-time posts: hours and working days to be agreed upon appointment.
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.
Please note this vacancy is for two part-time posts: hours and working days to be agreed upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Part 1 NMC register) Degree in Nursing or equivalent Post Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma) or equivalent level of knowledge, training & experience Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire further qualifications relevant to occupational health Knowledge of organisations policies and procedures Professional awareness and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- RSCPHN(OH)-Part 3 NMC register NEBOSH certificate Ergonomics qualification Member of specialist interest groups and networks locally and nationally
Experience
Essential
- Proven Occupational health knowledge or equivalent specialist knowledge in another area Proven Delivery of Evidence Based Clinical practice Experience of leading change Experience of audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an NHS Occupational Health Department
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Ability to plan and prioritise won workload, manage own time, self motivated and capable of working to strict deadlines Ability to provide management reports within agreed timeframes Demonstrates a self-motivated and proactive approach to work Confidence, assertiveness, tact and diplomacy Ability to deal with sensitive/complex issues in a professional manner Ability to prioritise workload Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to work under pressure Ability to deal with verbal aggression and written aggression in a calm and professional manner Ability to deal with stressful and emotional situations
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Committed to deliver a high quality OH service
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Part 1 NMC register) Degree in Nursing or equivalent Post Occupational Health qualification (Degree/Diploma) or equivalent level of knowledge, training & experience Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire further qualifications relevant to occupational health Knowledge of organisations policies and procedures Professional awareness and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- RSCPHN(OH)-Part 3 NMC register NEBOSH certificate Ergonomics qualification Member of specialist interest groups and networks locally and nationally
Experience
Essential
- Proven Occupational health knowledge or equivalent specialist knowledge in another area Proven Delivery of Evidence Based Clinical practice Experience of leading change Experience of audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an NHS Occupational Health Department
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Ability to plan and prioritise won workload, manage own time, self motivated and capable of working to strict deadlines Ability to provide management reports within agreed timeframes Demonstrates a self-motivated and proactive approach to work Confidence, assertiveness, tact and diplomacy Ability to deal with sensitive/complex issues in a professional manner Ability to prioritise workload Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to work under pressure Ability to deal with verbal aggression and written aggression in a calm and professional manner Ability to deal with stressful and emotional situations
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Committed to deliver a high quality OH service
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).
