Occupational Health Practitioner

Are you passionate about promoting the well-being of healthcare professionals and ensuring a healthy work environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as an Occupational Health Practitioner at Band 6 level within the NHS. As a Band 6 Occupational Health Practitioner within the National Health Service (NHS), you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of our dedicated healthcare workforce. Operating within NHS guidelines, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of occupational health functions to support a healthy and thriving workplace environment.

• Please be advised that interviews for this role are scheduled for 29th October 2024, 1.Undertake health assessment pre-employment and during employment in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and statutory requirements, assisting with the placement of employees with health conditions referring to senior Practitioner as necessary.
2.Manage a delegated caseload and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care.. 3.Develop a client centred approach to care and ensure that clinics run to meet the needs of the client group e.g. to time, with appropriately times appointments in conjunction with the senior Practitioner 4.Undertake health surveillance of staff groups exposed to hazardous substances in accordance with HSE requirements ensuring that completed surveillance results are relayed to the relevant department/Organisation manager. 5.Provide support through difficult/distressing situations e.g. employees facing personal difficulties/suspension. Referring to the senior nurse as appropriate. 6.Contribute to the improvement of the health of all staff through the development/delivery of a programme of health promotion activities e.g. health fairs, induction, lifestyle screening. 7.Utilise and ensure others utilise departmental and Trust IT systems to ensure accurate and timely client, workforce and data available
• Please be informed that successful candidate will be required to work across Coventry & Warwickshire network, 1.Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communications with clients, managers and other professionals to ensure seamless service delivery and continuity of care.
2.Maintain accurate, appropriate and confidential staff and statutory records in accordance with department/NMC guidance on note taking and HSE requirements. Produce clear, concise factual reports within expected time frame. 3.Ensure vaccines are stored appropriately and use Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to deliver immunisation/vaccination and treatment programmes in accordance with Occupational Health Department policies and procedures and ensure that all other OH nurses work to PGDs as described. 4.Maintain stocks and supplies to ensure availability of vaccines and clinical equipment. 5.Risk assess and manage blood and body fluid contamination incidents and advise on the need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in accordance with Trust policy, in conjunction with the senior nurse. 6.Assess the working environment following managerial/self-referral or pre-employment health assessment, referring to the senior nurses as necessary. 7.Comply with the principles of risk management promoting high standards, acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices within the department and organisation, liaising with other disciplines as necessary. 8.Identify to the Head of department/Principal OH Practitioner circumstances where breach of confidentiality may be warranted to inform Trust management where an employee or patient's safety is at risk. 9.Participate in staff induction as required, ensuring the services of the OHD is adequately publicized. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process. In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages. If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer. We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents. Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.