Occupational Health Specialist Lead Nurse (CAVUHB & CTMUHB)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Working with the Head/Deputy Head of OH for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAV HB) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) to manage, organise and develop the provision of an efficient, effective and professional Occupational Health (OH) Service and be involved in all aspects of its service delivery to promote and maintain a high degree of physical, mental and social well-being for all employees.
Main duties of the job
1. Work with the Head/Deputy Head of OH to develop and implement a collaborative working model across CAV HB and CTMUHB Occupational Health Services.
2. Provide quality healthcare to employees by advising staff and management on the protection of employees against physical or environmental health hazards.
3. Line manage a group of Occupational Health nurses and Physiotherapists while holding a small clinical caseload.
4. Lead and influence the development and implementation of organisation and departmental policies and procedures.
5. Provide professional nursing leadership, direction, and advice for the OH clinical activity.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family, providing primary, secondary and community health services to around 450,000 people.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn and improve.
* We treat everyone with respect.
* We all work together as one team.
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current, live Professional Registration
* Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) Degree or equivalent Diploma
* Master's Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Management training/leadership course
* Relevant clinical and management experience
* Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
* Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines
* Knowledge of relevant guidance, legislation, and evidence-based practice
* Knowledge of strategic, political, and social initiatives impacting service delivery
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of current developments and service improvement
* Possess a relevant H&S qualification or be prepared to obtain it within 6 months
* Member of specialist interest groups and networks locally and nationally
* Research activity that has led to publication
Experience
* Experience in an Occupational Health setting
* NHS Occupational Health experience
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
* Understanding of workforce and management information
* Proven experience of creating opportunities through partnership working
* Experience of budgetary management
* Experience of dealing positively with organisational politics
* Advanced skills in research and audit
* Experience of leading a MDT case management model
Aptitude and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent influencing skills
* Effective organisational skills
* Ability to work independently and solve complex problems
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
* Ability to deal with complex, sensitive situations
* Good IT and keyboard skills
* Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
* Ability to handle verbal and written aggression professionally
* Basic Welsh language conversational skills (Level 1) or willingness to work towards this level
Personal Qualities
* Highly motivated
* Ability to prioritise a heavy workload
* Committed to equal opportunities
* Good team player
Values
* Display exemplary personal and professional standards
* Promote and uphold values and behaviours of CTMUHB
Other
* Must be prepared to travel between bases and other sites in Wales
* May require travel throughout the UK
* Ability to deal with stressful and demanding workload
* DBS Clearance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Address
Head of Occupational Health (CAVUHB & CTMUHB)
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