Job summary
To support the Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing in the delivery of occupational health services to Kings College Hospital NHS Trust and associated external clients. The post holder will ensure that a proactive comprehensive Occupational Health Service is provided and is delivered to the highest standard.
The post holder is also required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, to implement and monitor policies, standards and guidelines within the King’s College Hospital NHS Trust Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing and act as a leader with in the department in terms of supporting and developing the team with a focus on continuous learning and development.
Improving the lives of our staff starts by improving your career.
King’s College Hospital’s Occupational Health and Wellbeing department is dedicated to providing a high quality, efficient and supportive service to the staff of King’s and other associated organisations across several sites in South East London.
You will be a qualified occupational health practitioner with a post registration OH qualification (SCPHN or equivalent) preferably with NHS experience, looking for the next step in your OH career.
For an informal chat about the above post please contact Ros Whyte, Principal Specialist Nurse Advisor.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake clinical activities as directed by the Service Manager, Principal Nurse Advisor or their nominated deputy to include – vaccination clinics, health screening, case management, health surveillance work, environmental visits/risk assessments, attendance management, health promotion activities (and presentations), ergonomic assessments/training as required and become involved in corporate inductions or clinical projects as required.
- To use the Occupational Health database for the entering of clinical activity, ensuring that information is updated in a timely and accurate manner, to include EPP and non-EPP clinical activity and daily immunisation activity.
- To act as an autonomous practitioner and provide professional advice on Occupational Health issues.
- To ensure the effective delivery of a work protection immunisation programme for King’s College Hospital staff and other external contracts as required.
- To ensure an effective employment screening service is in place which advises management and Human Resources of applicant’s fitness and Disability Discrimination Act requirements.
- To undertake sickness absence reviews, and advise on disability in
About us
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide professional mentorship to the junior occupational health staff under the direction of the Service Manager or Principal Nurse Advisor.
- Clinical responsibility for overseeing junior staff in a on a day to day basis
- To participate in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operating guidelines which are in line with evidence based practice.
- To ensure agreed standards are met by participating in clinical audit.
- To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the Trust and external clients.
- To work closely with the Occupational Health Consultant Physicians to case manage referrals to the Department as triaged by the Head of Nursing.
- Support contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager or senior nursing staff.
- To be accountable for ordering and auditing clinical supplies and vaccinations as required for the smooth running of the practice nurse clinics as directed by the Senior Specialist Nurse Advisors and Service Manager
- To ensure that any adverse incidents or complaints are reported to the Manager and recorded in line with Trust and departmental policy
- To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and be responsible for the implementation of safe working practices within the Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, including ensuring training of staff, maintenance and/or replacement of equipment as necessary.
- Ensures compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments and the multi disciplinary team.
- To be actively involved with any plans in relation to service development, service improvement, and the resolution of any on-going problems.
- To be aware of wider Trust objectives, regional and national policy and their impact on local service delivery.
- To take a leadership role in a crisis situation.
- To assist with the ongoing organisation of the department, including contributing positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, and assisting the Service Manager or Senior Specialist Nurse Advisor to keep within agreed resources.
- Liaise with recruitment teams and relevant managers facilitating timely employment clearance.
- To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving local (informal) complaints and supporting the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to investigate formal problems.
- To assist with the monitoring of stock levels of clinical stores and technical equipment, resolving any shortfall as appropriate.
- To assist in maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the department and report any problems to a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or the Service Manager.
- To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.
- To ensure that all duties as a service provider and employee are carried out with due regard to Kings College Hospitals Equal Opportunities policy.
- To actively support the process of wellbeing, risk management and health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately ( in writing) and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide professional mentorship to the junior occupational health staff under the direction of the Service Manager or Principal Nurse Advisor.
- Clinical responsibility for overseeing junior staff in a on a day to day basis
- To participate in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operating guidelines which are in line with evidence based practice.
- To ensure agreed standards are met by participating in clinical audit.
- To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the Trust and external clients.
- To work closely with the Occupational Health Consultant Physicians to case manage referrals to the Department as triaged by the Head of Nursing.
- Support contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager or senior nursing staff.
- To be accountable for ordering and auditing clinical supplies and vaccinations as required for the smooth running of the practice nurse clinics as directed by the Senior Specialist Nurse Advisors and Service Manager
- To ensure that any adverse incidents or complaints are reported to the Manager and recorded in line with Trust and departmental policy
- To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and be responsible for the implementation of safe working practices within the Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, including ensuring training of staff, maintenance and/or replacement of equipment as necessary.
- Ensures compliance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trusts duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments and the multi disciplinary team.
- To be actively involved with any plans in relation to service development, service improvement, and the resolution of any on-going problems.
- To be aware of wider Trust objectives, regional and national policy and their impact on local service delivery.
- To take a leadership role in a crisis situation.
- To assist with the ongoing organisation of the department, including contributing positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, and assisting the Service Manager or Senior Specialist Nurse Advisor to keep within agreed resources.
- Liaise with recruitment teams and relevant managers facilitating timely employment clearance.
- To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving local (informal) complaints and supporting the Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor to investigate formal problems.
- To assist with the monitoring of stock levels of clinical stores and technical equipment, resolving any shortfall as appropriate.
- To assist in maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the department and report any problems to a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisor or the Service Manager.
- To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.
- To ensure that all duties as a service provider and employee are carried out with due regard to Kings College Hospitals Equal Opportunities policy.
- To actively support the process of wellbeing, risk management and health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately ( in writing) and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Registered General Nurse/Registered Nurse Adult
- Occupational Health qualification (SCPHN)
- Experience in writing OH and related reports
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of issues surrounding risk management and Health and Safety management
- NHS OH experience
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Registered General Nurse/Registered Nurse Adult
- Occupational Health qualification (SCPHN)
- Experience in writing OH and related reports
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of issues surrounding risk management and Health and Safety management
- NHS OH experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
