An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Occupational Health team as a Registered Nurse/OH Advisor.
The post holder will participate and assist in the provision of occupational health services to all levels of staff within the Trust and to outside agencies, to ensure compliance with relevant health service guidelines and Trust policies.
This role will require travel within the region, predominately to provide services to our contracts and colleagues based across all Trust sites.
Assess and evaluate health assessment questionnaires, request further information where necessary and communicate fitness to work outcomes to employing managers, including any restrictions/adaptations required.
Assess, evaluate and implement vaccinations and/or health surveillance requirements pertinent to job risk and risk assessment, as indicated by the employing manager, the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service (OH&WBS) and Trust policies and procedures.
Provide, evaluate and document health surveillance assessments, including audiometry, spirometry and hand arm vibration syndrome, working at heights or in confined spaces, VDU, etc., notifying outcomes to employing managers and/or referral to Specialist Nurse Practitioners, Head of OH&WBS or Physicians as required.
Undertake, evaluate and document skin/glove assessments and facilitate supply of non-latex gloves where appropriate.
Assess, evaluate and document requirements for physiotherapy referral and, where appropriate, refer to physiotherapy, including assessment of fitness to work or any restrictions/adjustments required, notifying the employing manager as appropriate.
Provide advice, support and prescriptions to Trust staff that have positive MSRA results according to OH&WBS policy and Trust Infection Prevention & Control policy and procedures.
Respond to telephone enquiries from staff at all levels in relation to occupational health issues.
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
[email protected] .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
