Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a Specialist Occupational Health Nurse Adviser to join our excellent team. You will be part of a pro-active Occupational Health Nursing team and be involved in all aspects of the service providing a comprehensive service to our staff.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within Occupational Health, proficient IT Skills and a flexible pro-active approach to work to be able to manage a varied and demanding workload.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Health Nurse Adviser you will be able to provide specialist guidance and support to managers and staff, without direct supervision in accordance with national legislation and local policies, procedures and protocols. Your responsibilities will include the day to day delivery of occupational health services, health assessments, immunisation and serology, health surveillance and Management referrals whilst also being involved with the wider team to help us make continual improvements.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Current registration with NMC on part one of the Register
2. Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing or relevant equivalent experience.
3. Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional development and its application
Desirable criteria
4. Registration with NMC on part three of the register
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge within the clinical environment
6. Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
7. Quality issues and detailed understanding of clinical governance, audit and clinical effectiveness and their application to Occupational Health
Desirable criteria
8. Knowledge of risk management processes
9. Knowledge of Occupational Health in the NHS, and its role in providing services to business
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Proven delivery of evidence based clinical practice within OH Environment
11. Experience of clinical management in the absence of senior colleagues
12. Experience of supervising and teaching junior colleagues
13. Experience of case management
Desirable criteria
14. OH experience within an NHS environment
Skills
Essential criteria
15. Proven verbal and written communication with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, clients and managers
16. Able to work as part of a specialist OH team, accessing current specialist knowledge to provide evidence based clinical care
17. Able to work within management referral triage process, including assessment, referral and discharge competence
18. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload within predetermined time frames
Desirable criteria
19. Effective management of equipment and resources
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
20. Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
21. Willingness to adapt to change as the Department and Organisation develops
22. Able to identify own learning needs
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable