Occupational Health Advisor Trainee

·
Full time
Band 5 Nurse

and

Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker

recruitment is

centralised , meaning when you apply you will be considered for

a number of roles

across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk. Main area Occupational Health Adviser Trainee Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday) Job ref 321-CORP-6860401-B5-PUB Site Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital Town Headington Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 10/02/2025 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Job overview

As an Occupational Health Adviser Trainee, you will be part of a professional team delivering high-quality, customer-focused health and wellbeing services. Your role will involve providing timely treatment and advice to staff and managers, in line with DH guidelines and legislation, to support the Trust’s wellbeing agenda. You will manage Occupational Health Clinics and a designated caseload, offering comprehensive and confidential services. COHWB serves both Trust staff and external organisations, focusing on reducing sickness absence and boosting productivity. Under clinical supervision, you will work towards achieving Occupational Health Adviser nursing competencies. Main duties of the job

The Occupational Health Adviser Trainee will be able to: Support the health and wellbeing of employees and contracted staff, delivering services such as pre-placement health clearance, risk management, and exposure-related advice. Develop skills to deliver comprehensive clinical services, including pre-employment screening, risk assessments (e.g., latex and pregnancy), and managing sharps and exposure injuries in line with national guidelines. Administer routine vaccinations, managing infectious disease outbreaks, and performing venepuncture. Assist in the development and implementation of occupational health policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. Collaborate with clinical professionals, provide advice, management reports, and participate in case discussions. Maintaining effective communication with supervisors, managers, and clients is essential to ensure seamless service delivery. Contribute to training and education by sharing knowledge through learning programs and health promotion workshops while supporting the professional development of team members. Align clinical practice with evidence-based guidelines. Administrative duties include managing and securing clinical records, participating in audits and research, and contributing to service development initiatives by collecting and reporting routine data. Person specification

Skills

Registered Nurse Willing to undertake training in Occupational Health degree Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of occupational health in an NHS environment Excellent written communication skills demonstrated throughout application Experience in working in Occupational Health/Travel Medicine Clinical skills including spirometry Experience working in the NHS COVID-19:

The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. Probation Period:

This post is subject to a

6 month

probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments. Next Steps:

Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products. No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

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