Occupational Health Screening Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative registered nurse, who is ready to further develop their career by joining our Occupational Health nursing team across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB and Cardiff and Vale UHB

If you have excellent clinical and communication skills, you enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have a passion for wellbeing, then this post could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

The appointed individual will be required to work independently as well as within a team providing support for the junior team members. We will support their training and development and help them gain the necessary skills to develop their Occupational Health career.

They will actively participate in the delivery of a professional pro-active Employee health and Wellbeing Service for the UHB's and external organisations.

Knowledge and/or experience of Occupational Health and an interest in all aspects of physical and mental health and well-being are an integral part of this role. The ideal candidate would be able to assist in the development of the service and take a pro-active approach in order to influence the health and wellbeing of employees.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the provision and development of a pro-active Occupational Health Service for the employees of Cwm Taf Morganwwg UHB and Cardiff and Vale UHB and external agencies, in accordance with the statutory requirements.

The post holder has a responsibility for the provision of specialist clinical services and to advise employees on the prevention of ill health and other aspects of work - related health problems. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for assessing clinical care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating clinical care programmes in accordance with agreed policy. The post holder is expected to accept delegated responsibility for the management of day-to-day clinic activity.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.