Oxfordshire Occupational Health Specialist Nurse Adviser OHSNA United Kingdom

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Workplace Doctors, Oxford

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted today, 26 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 64548fa0c03b48b9ad7223432a586823

Workplace Doctors

Full Job Description

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will:

Put patients first - consider the patient's needs and wishes in all that they do
Take pride in what they do - strive for highest standards in own work and challenge colleagues to do the same
Strive to be the best - in terms of patient care and teamwork
Act with integrity - maintain the privacy and dignity of patients, work with integrity and be trustworthy, be accountable for own work
Respect others - patients, visitors and colleagues. Actively give and receive feedback
To act as Team Leader, who will co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegate duties appropriately, whilst maintaining overall responsibility
To apply the directorate and corporate clinical governance strategies to the clinical area
To deal with complaints in a calm, courteous and professional manner, ensuring that wherever possible complaints are dealt with efficiently and satisfactorily and resolved locally
To assist and support the SSNA in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services
To ensure that clinics run efficiently and meet the needs of the client group
To support the SSNA to implement local initiatives within the OHS
To be involved with managing local projects, when required
To develop good working relationships with relevant staff and managers within the hospital and with external contact groups in Oxfordshire
To undertake diary planning of nurse clinics, ensuring that they operate in a timely manner with appropriate nurse cover. Be prepared for emergency appointments
To organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members
To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways to promote uniformity of provision
To act as coach to junior Nurse Advisers and to deputise for the SSNA in their absence
To attend and participate in departmental and team meetings
To help promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of specialist occupational health activity and assist in their implementation through liaison and co-operation with the multidisciplinary team.
To supervise the assessments and interventions of junior staff in relation to occupational health interactions
To act as a supervising practitioner, taking part in the teaching and supervision of trainee nurses in their ability to administer immunisations in accordance with the requirements of Patient Group Directions
To assess clients accessing the OHS and to plan and provide specialist advice dependent upon their particular health care need and work related issues. This includes history taking, clinical assessment, requesting agreed clinical investigations and maintaining associated records
To provide continuity for clients throughout their contact with occupational health referring to the SSNA / OHP as required
To ensure that nursing input is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards
To provide support through potentially difficult and /or distressing situations, i.e. the need to stop work/change work practices or even change career referring to the SSNA / OHP as required
To review clients and initiate case management seeking advice from the clinical team as required
To be responsible for maintaining a safe environment for clients, visitors and other staff within the occupational health environment
To initiate investigation at clinical level in relation to risk incidents and report in accordance with directorate policy and risk management
To ensure staff take precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood)
To ensure that occupational health records are stored appropriately in line with statutory requirements
To complete occupational health documentation fully, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained by all members of the team
To understand and be able to order clinical tests in accordance with service requirements
To ensure safe and effective occupational health provision for complex clients requiring advanced clinical skills
To be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
To recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individual client
To be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence
To provide specialist clinical advice in accordance with evidence-based occupational health practice and clinical standards
To participate in all aspects of occupational health specialist provision
To work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team and maintain effective communication with clients, manager and other professionals to ensure seamless service delivery, To assist the SSNA in developing a culture and learning environment that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive
To provide leadership and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.
To participate in teaching and education programmes to colleagues within occupational health, within the Trust and externally, as appropriate
To assist in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff
To take part in induction/orientation programme of new staff in the OHS ensuring that all aspects of the individual's role are covered
To attend and participate in multi-professional and clinical meetings
To contribute to the occupational health audit & research programme as requested
To present audit/research topics as requested at the Occupational Health Department audit meetings.
Provide support or advice when necessary
To assess the need for, plan and implement suitable staff development programmes for nursing staff (including those undertaking study) in conjunction with the SSNA
To act as mentor/assessor to staff (as agreed by the SSNA)
To contribute to policy and procedure development appropriate to the needs of the OHS and implementation of NHS/DH/HSE guidance
To participate in education programmes on a local, national and international level by attending, presenting at, and/or assisting in the coordination of study days / seminars / conferences etc
To ensure all staff act in accordance with local, Trust, statutory guidelines & policies including Health and Safety initiatives
To identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for clients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the SSNA
To participate in setting and auditing nursing standards implemented within the OHS
To maintain a personal professional profile and to work within the scope of the NMC Scope of Professional Practice & Code of Conduct
To be familiar with local departmental policy and protocol including fire, manual handling, COSHH etc. and ensure that all staff are aware of these policies for minimising risks to clients and staff
To be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all staff understand the procedure
To take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk
To contribute to shared governance committees in order to meet the objectives of the Trust's Clinical Governance and risk committee.
To keep up to date and be aware of current/future nursing and occupational health trends, taking responsibility for updating own professional knowledge
To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promotion of a no blame culture
To be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed
To work in accordance with OHS and Corporate objectives and ensure that all staff aware

To create an environment that fosters good communication between client and health care professionals, that meets individual's needs
To be an effective communicator and a role model
To undertake timely dissemination of corporate, directorate and local information to all members of the nursing team as required.
Minimum of 4 years' experience within Occupational Health
Registered Nurse on the NMC register
SPCHN or working towards
BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
NEBOSH certificate desirable but not essential
Full UK Driving License
Evidence of ongoing professional and academic development in relevant area of speciality
Experience of coordinating clinics and service requirements
Post registration qualification in, or ability to demonstrate relevant Occupational Health experience and competence (including those currently undertaking a formal qualification in this area)