This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team in the West Midlands area.
The post-holder will work with the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service (OHWBS) manager to jointly lead the service and support the multidisciplinary team. The core service hours are 8.30am - 16.30 Monday - Friday (there will be no on-call requirements). The OHWBS is responsible for the health and wellbeing of Trust staff based at all three sites: New Cross, West Park, and Cannock. In addition, income generation is sought through contract work, which currently includes Stafford and Cannock Council, Compton Care, and NHS England.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be instrumental in promoting the success of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service, ensuring that clients receive a quality service based on the principles of clinical governance. The primary outcome will be the highest standards of occupational health, and the post holder will maximize the use of resources and exploit development opportunities to their fullest potential. In conjunction with the Specialist Occupational Health Nurses, the post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in Occupational Health as a clinician, educator, advisor, and advocate. A key facet of the role will be to empower staff within the field and act as a change agent and role model to ensure good working relationships. About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfill our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the healthcare problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organization and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as 'Good' by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards, including The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Job responsibilities
Advise management regarding the working environment in relation to specific health issues, the occurrence and significance of identified hazards, and the health aspects of safety, including statutory requirements in relation to health. Ensure development and review of policies and plans in conjunction with other Occupational Health (OH) staff for the further development of the service. Be involved in research (where applicable), medical audit, the organization's Clinical Governance processes, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Complete annual updates in mandatory training. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work, particularly to ensure working to SEQOHS standards. Respect confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, and the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 when processing, accessing, or transferring data, and in line with the organization's policies. Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit and play a lead role in promoting and introducing a safety and just culture to the Trust. Articulate the Trust vision, ambition, and strategic priorities with particular emphasis on Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OHWB). Champion staff health and well-being in line with Trust values so that staff recommend Wolverhampton as a place to work and a place to be treated. Please refer to the job description for further details. Person Specification
Qualifications
MFOM / FFOM or equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Manager Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service
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The post holder will be instrumental in promoting the success of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service, ensuring that clients receive a quality service based on the principles of clinical governance. The primary outcome will be the highest standards of occupational health, and the post holder will maximize the use of resources and exploit development opportunities to their fullest potential. In conjunction with the Specialist Occupational Health Nurses, the post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in Occupational Health as a clinician, educator, advisor, and advocate. A key facet of the role will be to empower staff within the field and act as a change agent and role model to ensure good working relationships. About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfill our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the healthcare problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organization and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as 'Good' by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards, including The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Job responsibilities
Advise management regarding the working environment in relation to specific health issues, the occurrence and significance of identified hazards, and the health aspects of safety, including statutory requirements in relation to health. Ensure development and review of policies and plans in conjunction with other Occupational Health (OH) staff for the further development of the service. Be involved in research (where applicable), medical audit, the organization's Clinical Governance processes, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Complete annual updates in mandatory training. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work, particularly to ensure working to SEQOHS standards. Respect confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, and the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 when processing, accessing, or transferring data, and in line with the organization's policies. Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit and play a lead role in promoting and introducing a safety and just culture to the Trust. Articulate the Trust vision, ambition, and strategic priorities with particular emphasis on Occupational Health and Wellbeing (OHWB). Champion staff health and well-being in line with Trust values so that staff recommend Wolverhampton as a place to work and a place to be treated. Please refer to the job description for further details. Person Specification
Qualifications
MFOM / FFOM or equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Manager Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service
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