About this role
Job summary
To work as a proactive member of the Occupational Health (OH) team providing a needs based Occupational Health service to the staff of University Hospital Tees in line with good Occupational Health practice and current Health and Safety legislation.
Successful applicant would:
Work autonomously as a specialist practitioner and be able to use own initiative and act independently, to take action when required. Will be required to work alone as well as within the team. Maintain accurate confidential clinical records including the recording of clinical outcomes and observations, tests results, and the secure storage of patient identifiable information on the OH management system OPAS. Ensure that OH records are maintained and confidentially stored in line with GDPR/SEQOHS/HSE/OH guidance and statutory requirement. Assessment of fitness to work of an individual in relation to the specific post for which they are to be employed in accordance with National guidelines and OH standards and procedures. Support individuals in the workplace and support Managers to promote health at work, protection of the employee's health at work, and supporting employees with specific needs.
Main duties of the job
This is a role with genuine purpose. You'll be a key point of contact for staff who need guidance, reassurance or expert advice. You'll help people stay well at work, return safely after illness, and feel supported through challenging moments -- all while adopting our University Hospitals Tees values ofRespect, Support and Collaborate in everything you do.
Duties will include:
Ability to acknowledge limitations to own level of competence and exercise professional clinical judgment in complex clinical cases where the support of the Senior OH Nurse or Occupational Health Physician may be required; particularly for non-routine more complex issues. Delivery of immunisation programmes and includes venepuncture. Use skills to interpret results and take appropriate action in line with Department of Health guidelines, legislation and Trust policies. Highly specialist knowledge required for the interpretation of blood reports to enable advice to be given to the individual and manager if restrictions at work apply whilst maintaining confidentiality. Where appropriate refer cases to other specialists when required i.e. Physiotherapy, Occupational Health Physician, and Counsellor as per OH protocol and procedure. Advise staff and managers of the health and safety regulations, duties and responsibilities as appropriate working closely with the Trust's Health and Safety Team.
About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Registered Adult Nurse Essential
minimum 2 years post reg experience Leadership Development and/or Management, or equivalent experience Teaching/training qualification
Desirable
Specialist qualification in Occupational Health: minimum degree level, desirable but not essential post registration experience in Occupational Health within the NHS. Evidence and experience of positive leadership skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team to work effectively together and achieve excellence Implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Evidence of continuing professional development Essential
Leadership Development and/or Management, or equivalent experience
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.
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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)