Clinical Occupational Health & Wellbeing Lead Nurse Specialist
Band 8a
Main area: Occupational Health
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri. Requirement to travel across service footprint and other locations as necessary.)
Job ref: 350-TWS6768822
Site: Hollins Park House
Town: Winwick
Salary: £53,775 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 03/12/2024
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals that are under-represented in our workforce.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly multidisciplinary Team within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Why?
We have recently completed a re-structure which has created new opportunities and roles.
We have secured a new operational service based at Hollins Park House, Winwick, Warrington and satellite units at Netherton Health Centre, Yew Tree Health Centre, and V7 Kings Business Park areas of Liverpool to support delivery of the service across the Trust’s footprint. We will also support opportunities for flexible working in line with operational demands.
Main duties of the job
Who do we want?
We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and experienced team player to apply for the role of Clinical OHW Lead Nurse Specialist, whose role will provide leadership and presence within the team and across our clinical/corporate Divisions.
Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What does it involve?
The role involves working in collaboration with Clinical OHW Lead Nurse Specialist Colleagues as part of the team. Planning, delivering and ensuring the service remains safe, effective and provides a robust quality service. In addition to the leadership and management aspects of the role, the post holder will also have line management responsibilities and a proportionate clinical workload.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE
* Substantial experience of working in Occupational Health Services
* Proven record of success in managing significant change whilst developing and maintaining the provision of a high-quality service
* Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and impact of NHS issues
* Broad range of clinical experience in a range of settings
* Experience of working to Dept of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Council and Health and Safety Executive requirements
* Budgetary management experience
* Knowledge of current health & safety practice and legislation
* Experience in providing advice on sickness absence rehabilitation and fitness to work
* Experience in research, audit and monitoring of Occupational Health Services
Qualifications
* RGN (Level 1)
* OH qualification (part 3 of NMC register) and significant OH experience
* Evidence of CPD in last 6 months
* National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
* Relevant Leadership or Management Development Programme
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