Senior Occupational Health Advisor

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK''s leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesClinical Leadership and ManagementProvide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to junior staff, including one-to-ones, appraisals, supervision, and mentorship.Act as a positive role model and clinical expert, ensuring professional standards are embedded and upheld.Deputise for the OH Clinical Service Lead when required, ensuring continuity of service.Represent the Occupational Health department at Trust meetings, working groups, and external forums.Support the prioritisation and management of workload to ensure effective service delivery.Occupational Health Service DeliveryDeliver specialist clinical advice and case management to staff, managers, and service users.Conduct health assessments, pre-placement screenings, workplace assessments, and health surveillance (e.g. COSHH).Plan, initiate, and deliver vaccination programmes (including recall and contact tracing) in accordance with Department of Health guidance and Trust policy.Administer vaccinations and carry out venepuncture for immunity testing (e.g. Hepatitis B/C, HIV, Rubella, Varicella, Measles).Provide follow-up support after inoculation/contamination incidents and staff accidents.Deliver a confidential advisory service, including referrals for mental health and wellbeing support.Support the delivery of Occupational Health services to NHS and commercial clients within contractual agreements.Act as client advocate, ensuring their views inform service development and improvement.Quality, Risk and GovernanceLead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical standards and service quality metrics.Participate in and lead audits, research programmes, and outbreak investigations as required.Ensure service delivery is compliant with NHS Plus standards, HSE legislation, CQC, NICE guidance, and Trust policies.Support the Trust''s Risk Management framework by identifying and minimising clinical and non-clinical risks.Investigate and act on complaints, adverse incidents, and root cause analyses to improve practice and outcomes.Contribute to implementation of action plans where services fall below required standards.Collaboration and Partnership WorkingWork collaboratively with colleagues across HR, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Emergency Department (needlestick/splash injuries), Wellbeing services, and TB services.Build and maintain effective partnerships with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.Actively contribute to Directorate and Trust-wide initiatives to support organisational objectives.Professional PracticeEnsure accurate, legible, and secure clinical records are maintained in line with NMC Code, Data Protection legislation, and Trust policies.Administer medicines safely and effectively in accordance with NMC guidelines.Promote high standards of professionalism, dress, and infection prevention practice to enhance patient and public confidence.Maintain professional registration and portfolio in line with NMC revalidation requirements.Engage in continuous professional development through training, conferences, and reflective practice.Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials and education programmes to promote professional growth within the team.Governance and Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with the Trust''s Risk Management policies and procedures.Promote a culture of cleanliness, infection prevention, and zero tolerance of avoidable infections.Ensure Occupational Health services are delivered in line with clinical governance frameworks and service KPIs.Participate in audits, client feedback processes, and service evaluations to support continuous improvement.Education and DevelopmentSupport and develop junior staff through mentorship, appraisals, and supervision.Facilitate a positive learning environment and promote reflective practice within the team.Participate in the design and delivery of health promotion and staff wellbeing initiatives.Undertake annual appraisal and maintain a personal development plan.Keep up to date with current developments in Occupational Health and nursing practicePerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

Registered General NursePost registration, Occupational Health qualification / NMC specialist registrationKnowledgeEssential criteria

On-going professional developmentGood knowledge of clinical governanceQuality Improvement tools and auditRisk management IssuesAbility to undertake and evaluate Keystone vision screening, spirometry and audiometry testsKey issues and development in nursingIT skills and the ability to use computer packagesExperienceEssential criteria

Significant post registration experience in a variety of primary and secondary care clinical settingsSignificant experience at Band 6 or above in more than one area of practiceMinimum of 5 years post registration experienceMinimum of 2 years Occupational Health experience, in similar environment/NHSSkillsEssential criteria

Sound clinical skills and ability to make operational judgements based on risk assessmentAbility to make autonomous decisions.Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisationInfluencing/persuading skillsDiplomacy and tactAbility to give oral and written presentations/reportsOrganisational, Prioritisation and time management skillsAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamUnderstanding of the need for strictest confidentialityImmunisation and vaccinationVenepuncturePlease note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity.Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow.We welcome applications irrespective of people''s age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.This Local Employment Partnership Employer shares information about new starters with Jobcentre Plus, for statistical purposes only.After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via NHS Jobs. If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 830000.If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to downloadJob Description (PDF, 454.5KB)Senior Occupational Health Advisor (PDF, ..... full job details .....