Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
To support and contribute to the effective provision of a high-quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service as part of the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service (OHWB). The post-holder will have day-to-day responsibility for Occupational Health Clinics and a designated caseload and will be expected to provide employees with a comprehensive and confidential OH Service. OHWB provides services to the staff of the Trust and to external organisations.
Supporting and managing the junior members of the team to achieve the agreed objectives for the service.
Main duties of the job
* Support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.
* In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, deliver OH clinical activity such as pre-placement health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention. The post-holder may be asked to support the service with management referral consultation and reporting.
* As an Occupational Health Adviser, provide evidence-based opinion, intervention, and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment, and influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.
* Take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery and actively promote the work of the OH service by acting as a key link for managers and HR to named clinical programme groups or external clients.
* Support the OH Nurses, Clinic Nurses, and Administrative Staff, and others as appropriate.
Within levels of competence, deputise for the Senior Occupational Health Adviser in their absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health Nursing
* Registered General Nurse
* ENB 998 Teaching and assessing clinical practice (or similar).
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritise effectively and show initiative.
* Ability to organise and manage own time.
* Ability to work without direct supervision.
* Basic counselling skills.
* Venepuncture.
* Demonstration of comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and its application to the workplace and associated risks.
* Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player.
* An Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) Certificate.
Personal Attributes
* Client advocacy.
* Autonomous.
* Discreet, tactful, and diplomatic.
* Flexible/reliable.
* Displays integrity, honesty, and loyalty.
* Good listener.
* Self-motivated.
* Develops good working relationships at all levels.
* Works effectively under pressure.
* Able to prioritise and problem solve.
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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