BAND 7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

Job Description:

• To provide clear visible professional Occupational Health (OH) advice and support in order to effectively promote the ethos and practice of OH to both management and employees.
• To meet the OH needs of NHS Trusts, as well as a wide range of other clients from both the private and public sectors.
• To work autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To manage and provide professional leadership to junior OH nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team within Working Well.
• To undertake/supervise specific projects, audit and research related to the professional development of OH nursing.
• To assist the Nurse Manager in leading and advancing clinical practice in line with DOH guidelines and legislation.
• To take a senior role in the in the development and provision of a high profile and proactive occupational health service.
• To manage own clinical caseload and work autonomously.
• To assist in the development of policies and protocols for the department.
• To demonstrate excellent management skills contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
• To develop, set and audit standards to ensure the highest quality of service is maintained, and to demonstrate evidence-based practice.

Note:

• Occupational Health Advisor Occupational health & Wellbeing Team, Switch House
  Qualified OHA.
• DBS required.