Senior Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor
About the role
The post holder will:
1. Provide effective day to day professional advice across the service, leading, organising, and managing OH nurse clinics and workload, reporting to the Clinical Lead Nurse on general progress and around any areas of difficulty or need.
2. Receive, interpret and manage highly complex health information and advise on restrictions on job role, providing highly specialised advice regarding work health assessments and fitness for work assessments in line with professional standards, legal obligations and ABC policy
3. On a daily basis support the work of the Occupational Health team and liaise with the Service Manager regarding progress and around any areas of difficulty or need.
4. Act as mentor for Occupational Health nurses and offer advice and support on complex cases
5. Act as an expert advisor on specific programmes of work as required, e.g. health surveillance
6. Work as an autonomous practitioner offering specialist advice to both internal staff and external clients
7. Provide the highest standard of clinical care, ensuring that all clinical standards are met and where necessary taking appropriate corrective action.
8. Provide a visible, accessible and knowledgeable presence in the service to whom service users and managers can turn for assistance, advice and support.
9. To participate in relevant training, health education and induction programmes as required.
10. To ensure Continuing Professional Development is achieved in line with professional revalidation guidelines
* To lead on the development of evidence-based practice and organisation of the work of the department.
* To lead on the audit of clinical practice and procedures to monitor, evaluate and enhance the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Occupational Health Service.
* To assist with the continued development and promotion of the service
* To promote all aspects of Health, Safety and Welfare in all Occupational Health work undertaken
Departmental Responsibilities
* To lead on the development and implementation of organisational policies pertaining to Occupational Health.
* Working with the service leads to raise the profile of the service and develop relationships to enhance the engagement with the service.
* Regularly reviewing client resources e.g. handouts, resource lists and documental referral pathways
* Manage own time effectively.
* To implement and deliver inductions/teaching sessions as identified by clients or groups of individuals on various aspects of Occupational Health
* To assist with ensuring that the Occupational Health Service maintains accurate records and storage for its clients in accordance within legal requirements.
* To take responsibility for personal, professional development, keeping abreast of relevant changes and development of best practise. Ensuring knowledge gained is shared with colleagues.
* To assist with the induction and orientation of new Occupational Health staff.
* To act as an effective role model and mentor.
Clinical Responsibilities
* To work independently within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with NMC guidelines
* To work autonomously within a framework of clinical governance and clinical supervision prioritising the delivery of care based on a clinical assessment of individual needs.
* To develop programmes of care and advise on fitness to work for staff as part of own clinical caseload.
* To participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services
* To participate in advising clients on individual health needs directly in relation to pre-employment screening and infection control issues
* To manage the referral of clients onto other professional disciplines as required.
* To manage and support staff following incidents of possible exposure to blood borne viruses. Planning and implementing individual care based upon clinical judgment and risk assessment.
* To maintain clear and accurate Occupational Health records and assist with producing statistical returns related to clinical work undertaken.
* Participate in the day-to-day delivery of internal and external services and contracts.
* To contribute to the safety and cleanliness of the department and ensuring appropriate disposal of clinical waste within the workplace in accordance with appropriate policy, procedure and guidelines.
* To assist in identifying specific health needs within groups
* To participate in delivering appropriate health promotion needs for individuals and groups.
* To respond in the event of a clinical emergency.
* To assist with the provision of statutory health surveillance of staff required under current legislation, reporting on general progress and around any cases of difficulty or need.
* To advise on and perform pre-employment screening based on assessment of individual’s health care needs and the risk factors identified within their working environment and where necessary referring for further OH clinical opinion where a range of options may be available to address employment issues.
* To assist in the production of pre-employment standards.
* To assist in the management of the Control of Infection issues amongst staff.
* To interpret laboratory information based upon clinical judgement, giving appropriate advice and information whilst liaising with appropriate agencies.
* To undertake individual vaccination and immunisation programmes as directed by the department, using own clinical judgement and evidence-based practice in accordance with national, local and department policies, conducting assessment of individual needs and providing education and advice to ensure informed consent.
* To carry out venepuncture on clients as per policy and procedure based on clinical judgement and as part of a planned individualised implementation of care.
Person specification: Senior Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor
Qualifications
* Current registration with the NMC as a registered General Nurse (Adult) or Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Specialist Occupational Health Qualification or equivalent relevant experience of working in the speciality of Occupational Health at a senior level
* Report writing training
* Counselling qualification
* NEBOSH certificate/ diploma
Experience
* Professional and legal knowledge in relation to fitness for work assessments and the writing of management feedback reports
* Policy, process and protocol development
* Competent in vaccine administration/storage and cold chain management
* Competent in venepuncture
* Case Management/fitness for work assessments
* Working within an Occupational Health or case management setting
* Proven report writing skills
* Delivering training and education programmes
Skills & Abilities
* Proficient in complex fitness for work assessments
* Proficient in report writing
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Effective time management
* Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of mentoring junior team members
* Commitment to achieving personal, developmental and organisational objectives
* Innovative and creative when looking for solutions
* Persistent and resourceful
* Able to adapt approach and style to meet the needs of audience
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