JOB DESCRIPTION
The key result areas in the role are as follows:
1. Provide an appropriate Occupational Health Advisory service to all Thames Valley staff for management referrals – triaging referrals to determine clinical need and most suitable type of appointment (face to face, phone, mental health nurse, welfare etc). Refer management referral back to line managers where further information is required. Provide advice and guidance in relation to fitness for role (including JRFT & PST) in line with relevant employment legislation (e.g. Equality Act 2010, H&S Regulations); this may include attending meetings with the individual, their line management and HR.
2. Conduct health assessments of Staff and Officers in line with Limited Duties Guidelines (recoup and adjusted duties). Provide advice and guidance in relation to fitness and adjustment to role. Attend the Adjusted Duties Categorisation Meetings and provide advice based on clinical opinion to support the categorisation grading. Review and provide clinical advice in relation to Limited Duties.
3. Provide advice in relation to pre-placement health screening of Police Officers, Support Staff (including Police Community Support Officers) and Volunteers, to ensure fitness for work.
4. Provide a consultancy service to the Force in relation to medical issues, advice on infectious diseases and health education/promotion at all levels within the organisation at regular intervals across the Force.
5. Carry out appropriate Health Screening in line with current medical standards for Police Recruits, Police Transferees, Special Constables, Police Community Support Officers and Support staff. Administer vaccines as required in conjunction with the up to date health.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROLE
The knowledge or skills required in the role are as follows (essential or desirable): E/D
1. Registered General Nurse (RGN) with Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health Nursing. E
2. Recent experience within an Occupational Health environment with proven emotional and psychological resilience to deal with the demands of this post. E
3. Proven ability to communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Confident and able to adapt communication style when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, and at all levels. E
4. Proven ability to work on own initiative and prioritise with excellent time management skills. E
5. Proven ability to maintain information in a confidential manner as well as having integrity to ensure any information given is kept confidentially in accordance with the RCN Code of Practice and TVP Code of Ethics E
6. Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential. E
7. Proven knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and a willingness to learn new systems as required. E
8. Willing to attend and put into practice, safe workforce training and attend briefings (Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) April 2008). E
9. Knowledge of Policing policies and procedures. D
If you are interested in this role please do reach out to me via email or telephone!
Email: amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com
Phone: 020 753 766 07
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