Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
About
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
Key details
Location
Site: Rikenel
Address: Montpellier, Gloucester
Postcode: GL1 1LY
Major / Minor Region: Gloucestershire
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 7
Specialty
Main area: Occupational Health
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Job overview
* To provide clear visible professional Occupational Health (OH) advice and support in order to effectively promote the ethos and practice of OH to both management and employees.
* To meet the OH needs of NHS Trusts, as well as a wide range of other clients from both the private and public sectors.
* To work autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
* To manage and provide professional leadership to junior OH nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team within Working Well.
* To undertake/supervise specific projects, audit and research related to the professional development of OH nursing.
* To assist the Nurse Manager in leading and advancing clinical practice in line with DOH guidelines and legislation.
* To take a senior role in the development and provision of a high profile and proactive occupational health service.
To maintain confidentiality in line with professional guidelines.
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* The post holder will work autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service delivering a high quality practical and preventative occupational health & Wellbeing Service to colleagues, underpinned through relevant evidence-based practice.
* To provide specialist guidance and support to managers and staff, without direct supervision in accordance with national legislation and local policies, procedures and protocols.
* The post holder will support and assist the Senior Leadership Team with the maintenance and development of departmental procedures, protocols and standards to facilitate service improvement.
* The post holder will assist in the development of this service, in collaboration with other teams and services internal and external to the trust.
* To lead on national programmes and initiatives within the service, providing training and guidance to managers and supporting with the education of the wider Trust and its contracts.
Working for our organisation
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%).
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To manage own clinical caseload and work autonomously.
* To assist in the development of policies and protocols for the department.
* To demonstrate excellent management skills contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
* To ensure that all notes and other forms of communication, whether verbal, electronic or written are handled and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation.
* To undertake managerial responsibilities for junior members of the nursing team, including mentorship support and encouragement.
* To attend relevant meetings with clients providing occupational health input as required.
* To develop, set and audit standards to ensure the highest quality of service is maintained, and to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
* Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
* Recognition and long service awards
* Fast Track physiotherapy
* Our Wellbeing line
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RGN, Diploma in Nursing
* OHNC/Diploma/Degree
* Post registration experience within occupational health
* Evidence of clinical leadership/management experience
Desirable criteria
* NEBOSH Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
* Extensive experience in Occupational Health nursing
Desirable criteria
* Use of G2 or similar system
Documents
* JD and PS (624.5) PDF KB
* Staff Benefits - GHC (618.3) PDF KB
* Additional information for applicants (408.6) PDF KB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Gwyn Ako-Dogbatse
Job title: Clinical OH Nurse Lead
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0300 421 4455
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