About this role
Job summary
The Occupational Health Service at DBTH is looking for a driven person with a proven record of success in leading and delivering Occupational Health Services, ideally in the NHS. This is a substantive full time role however, we are deliberately offering an optional 15 month secondment to give someone the opportunity to step in the role and our organisation and see what is possible.
The Clinical Nurse Manager, will lead and develop the Occupational Health Service.The Occupational Health Service provides a confidential, preventative, and advisory health service for employees. The aim is to ensure that employees are fit to work and not harmed by the work they undertake. We have two departments at the Trust: One at Doncaster Royal Infirmary the other at Bassetlaw Hospital - the role will involve some cross site working.
Please note this is a 15-month secondment opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position.
Interviews will be conducted face-to-face
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Leadership and Management
Provide strong clinical and professional leadership, articulating and promoting a clear vision for a high-quality Occupational Health service in the NHS.
Act as a specialist resource and professional role model for the Occupational Health team and wider organisation.
Lead service development, process redesign, and strategic initiatives in partnership with the Head of Occupational Health to support continuous improvement and service excellence.
Clinical and Professional Practice
Manage complex Occupational Health casework, practising autonomously as a specialist clinician.
Provide expert advice on rehabilitation, workplace risk assessment, and reasonable adjustments to support employee health and wellbeing.
Oversee and support the effective delivery of health surveillance, vaccination, and immunisation programmes in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Registered Nurse (part 1 on the NMC Register) Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health supported by clinical practice Recognised qualification in Leadership & Management
Desirable
Recordable OH Specialist Practitioner Status NEBOSH Certificate Training qualification Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Knowledge & experience of leading and managing an Occupational Health Service & team in an NHS environment Experience at a senior level in management of people and finance budgets (pay + non pay) + contracts Significant management experience in a large, complex NHS organisation Experience of analysing complex data, issues and creating solutions and delivering on plans Experience in leading and delivering work streams and projects across a complex organisation with other stakeholders Experience in managing specialist OH digital health record systems such as OPAS2 Experience in NHS service tendering and procurement practices Experienced & competent in using Microsoft Office software Knowledge of relevant legislations, for example, Health & Safety at Work Act and Working Time Directive. Knowledge and application of the NHS Occupational Health immunisation programmes Knowledge of current occupational health practices, guidelines and national agenda of occupational health and the wider NHS plan
Desirable
Application of database management
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Able to communicate with people at all levels inside and outside of the organisation Experience and ability to handle emotive situations effectively and sensitively and in the strictest confidence Experience of facilitating and supporting change Self-motivated, works without supervision and has the ability to support others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)