Senior Occupational Health Specialist Nurse
Join to apply for the Senior Occupational Health Specialist Nurse role at Saarthy Travel Solutions.
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: Montpellier, Gloucester, GL1 1LY
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Grade: Band 7
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.
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.
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.
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
For more information please see the attached documents.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr