About this role
Job summary
As part of NHS England's Growing Occupational Health Vision, our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is evolving to better support workforce health and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, developing service.
We are seeking a motivated Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to support the delivery of a high quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing service for Trust staff.Based at Skidby House with travel across Trust sites, the role involves supporting health promotion, wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health clinics, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and approachable, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
Main duties of the job
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
Key responsibilities include:
o Supporting health and wellbeing initiatives, including health MOTs and screening programmeso Undertaking clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and agreed checkso Supporting the effective running of clinics across Trust siteso Providing a professional, supportive service to staffo Maintaining accurate, confidential records and supporting data collection and audito Escalating results outside normal parameters to a qualified practitionero Contributing to health promotion, engagement activity and service improvement
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information in regards to this vacancy please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education & Training Essential
Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to diploma equivalent level. Sound knowledge of application of behavioural change theoretical principles, to facilitate, motivate and empower individuals / local communities to make substantive and sustainable behaviour change.
Desirable
Accredited Occupational Health Technical Course or equivalent through short course / relevant work experience
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of developing effective relationships with key stakeholders Experience of providing health promoting initiatives
Desirable
Minimum of 12 months working in a healthcare environment
Skills & Competencies Essential
Able to plan and organise a number of complex activities and programmes. Able to take specific deliverables and use appropriate policies, principles and guidelines to ensure successful delivery.
Desirable
Blood Pressure monitoring Pulse taking
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.
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Employer details Employer name Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address Skidby House, Willerby Hill Business Park
Willerby
HU10 6ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)