Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town: Lancaster
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Occupational Health Specialist Lead Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work'' University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability. Job overview
Working with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to manage, 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 of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. Work with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to develop and implement collaborative working model across Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services. Provide quality healthcare to employees by continually advising staff and management on the protection of employees against any physical or environmental health hazards which may arise from their work or from the conditions in which that work is undertaken. The post holder will line manage a group of Occupational Health nurses and hold a clinical caseload themselves, as well as leading and influencing the development and implementation of organisation and departmental policies and procedures. Main duties of the job
Manage, organise and develop the provision of an efficient, effective and professional Occupational Health (OH) Service. Work with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to develop and implement collaborative working model across the trust. Provide quality healthcare to employees by advising staff and management on health hazards. Line manage a group of Occupational Health nurses and hold a clinical caseload. Lead and influence the development and implementation of organisation and departmental policies and procedures. Provide professional nursing leadership, direction, advice and take responsibility for the OH clinical activity. Qualifications and Experience
Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current, live Professional Registration. Master’s Degree or, equivalent demonstrable experience, skills and knowledge. Management training/leadership course. Experience of working in an Occupational health setting. NHS Occupational Health experience. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams at a management level. Experience of budgetary management and setting. Aptitude and Abilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with managers and staff at all levels. Effective organisational skills. Ability to work without supervision or guidance using initiative. Ability to deal with complex, sensitive and distressing situations. Good IT and keyboard skills. Personal Qualities
Highly motivated. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload. Good team player. Other Requirements
Must be prepared to travel between bases and to other sites within the trust as required. DBS Clearance. The Behavioural Standards Framework:
Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do. Please note that shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
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NHS AfC: Band 7
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work'' University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability. Job overview
Working with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to manage, 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 of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. Work with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to develop and implement collaborative working model across Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services. Provide quality healthcare to employees by continually advising staff and management on the protection of employees against any physical or environmental health hazards which may arise from their work or from the conditions in which that work is undertaken. The post holder will line manage a group of Occupational Health nurses and hold a clinical caseload themselves, as well as leading and influencing the development and implementation of organisation and departmental policies and procedures. Main duties of the job
Manage, organise and develop the provision of an efficient, effective and professional Occupational Health (OH) Service. Work with the Head of Wellbeing & OH to develop and implement collaborative working model across the trust. Provide quality healthcare to employees by advising staff and management on health hazards. Line manage a group of Occupational Health nurses and hold a clinical caseload. Lead and influence the development and implementation of organisation and departmental policies and procedures. Provide professional nursing leadership, direction, advice and take responsibility for the OH clinical activity. Qualifications and Experience
Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current, live Professional Registration. Master’s Degree or, equivalent demonstrable experience, skills and knowledge. Management training/leadership course. Experience of working in an Occupational health setting. NHS Occupational Health experience. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams at a management level. Experience of budgetary management and setting. Aptitude and Abilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with managers and staff at all levels. Effective organisational skills. Ability to work without supervision or guidance using initiative. Ability to deal with complex, sensitive and distressing situations. Good IT and keyboard skills. Personal Qualities
Highly motivated. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload. Good team player. Other Requirements
Must be prepared to travel between bases and to other sites within the trust as required. DBS Clearance. The Behavioural Standards Framework:
Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do. Please note that shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
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