Job summary 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 in the development and provision of a high profile and pro active occupational health service To maintain confidentiality in line with professional guidelines Main duties of the job 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. Offer specialist support assisting the Nurse Lead in the day to day running of the clinical service, guided by broad occupational and national policies and principles. 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. To assist in providing a comprehensive proactive Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service to the Trust and commissioned clients organisations. 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 take responsibility of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing service in the absence of the Clinical OHWB Lead Nurse Specialist. 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 About us 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 Surveygives 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%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative 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. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annnum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 327-25-021 Job locations Rikenel Montpellier Gloucester GL1 1LY Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN, Diploma in Nursing OHNC/Diploma/Degree Post registration experience within occupational health Evidence of clinical leadership/management experience Desirable NEBOSH Certificate Experience Essential Extensive experience in Occupational Health nursing Desirable Use of G2 or similar system Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN, Diploma in Nursing OHNC/Diploma/Degree Post registration experience within occupational health Evidence of clinical leadership/management experience Desirable NEBOSH Certificate Experience Essential Extensive experience in Occupational Health nursing Desirable Use of G2 or similar system 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Rikenel Montpellier Gloucester GL1 1LY Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)