Occupational Health Practitioners, Band 7
1 x 35 hours/week - Primarily based at Tameside & Glossop NHS FT
1 x 37.5 hours/week - Primarily based at Stockport NHS FT
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated Occupational Health Practitioner to join our friendly team in the Staff Wellbeing and Occupational Health Service of Stockport and Tameside NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Tameside Hospital, but will also involve cross site working, travel to some outside NHS sites and companies for whom we provide an Occupational Health service.
The ideal candidate would have good leadership, management experience and skills. This role would be ideal for an experienced nurse or healthcare professional. Due to the variety of the work carried out, you would obtain extensive experience in all aspects of Occupational Health.
It is important that you have excellent verbal and written communication skills including confident use of IT packages.
Main duties of the job
* To assist in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees.
* To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to Trust managers and staff, in accordance with legislation and local policies/procedures/protocols.
* Provides line management of junior staff in the Occupational Health Nursing Team and offer support to the administrative team.
* Provides management support for the Occupational Health Nurse Manager in the maintenance and development of the service, as well as improvements in quality standards in accordance with relevant and national guidelines and in leading and advancing clinical practice in line with DoH guidelines and legislation and provide all aspects of nursing care including consultation, advice, education, testing and immunisations where appropriate and in accordance with patient group directives and departmental protocols.
* Undertakes clinical audit and service evaluation programmes.
* Provides specialist knowledge in delivering a safe and effective immunisation programme for the Trust and external clients, seasonal flu programme, Covid and Inoculation Injuries, working within the boundaries of Department of Health Guidelines, The Green Book, Trust Policy and local protocols.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant in Occupational Medicine, Nurse Manager and nursing team in the provision of a comprehensive effective occupational health service to SNHSFT / TGH and to external clients/contracts aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of all employees, maintaining and developing the service and quality standard in accordance with relevant and national guidelines.
Our employees and contracts are widespread throughout the area, so a current full driving licence/ability to travel is required.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
* Current Registration with NMC as Registered General Nurse (Adult) / other registered professional body
* Teaching / mentor qualification
Desirable
* Specialist Nurse Practitioner In Occupational Health demonstrated by Nursing Degree or diploma in Occupational Health
* Vaccination & Immunisation Course
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Demonstrates new service development, inspiring & leading others, positive attitude
* Shows commitment, organisational, planning & prioritisation skills
* Evidence of ability to perform efficiently and effectively under pressure and manage many competing demands.
* Demonstrates clear & effective communication & interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of ongoing professional development and training.
* Leadership/Management course
Desirable
* Evidence of specialist knowledge of Occupational Health
* Knowledge of current guidelines/legislation underpinning WHA
* Case management
Experience
Essential
* Significant post experience
* Teaching / mentor experience
* NHS experience
* Experience in research, audit and monitoring of OH service programmes
* Able to communicate with managers at all levels
* Leading managing projects
* Experience in managing a team
Desirable
* Occupational health experience
* Managing outside industry work
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
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