Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Health Department for an enthuastic and motivated Senior Occupational Health Nurse/Advisor.
The post holder will manage and provide professional leadership for the delivery of an effective high quality Occupational Health Service for PTHB.
Main duties of the job Responsible for the management, leadership, and delivery of an effective high quality Occupational Health (OH) service for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) and as required to external organisations that the Health Board has a Service Level Agreement with.Provide specialist OH advice and clinical services to managers and employees ofPTHB.
Provide departmental OH leadership undertaking all aspects of linemanagement for the OH nursing team within their area.
Management of the clinical area including managing resource, maintaining a safe environment to implement high standards of OH services.
Monitor standards of OH service, client experience and safety through robust evaluation and implementation of appropriate action.
About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd.
Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services.
Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways.
We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales!
Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse level 1 (Part 1 NMC register) Specialist post registration qualification in Occupational Health nursing Evidence of professional development and willingness to acquire further qualifications relevant to Occupational Health service Knowledge & experience of advanced Occupational Health nursing practice Working knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations Desirable Managerial qualification SCPHN (OH)-Part 3 NMC REGISTER Health Promotion qualification Health & Safety NEBOSH Counselling qualification Teaching/Assessing course Experience Essential Significant experience of Occupational Health nursing Extensive post registration experience Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health issues Experience of managing a nursing team Risk assessment experience Desirable Experience of Occupational Health nursing NHS Managerial experience Teaching & Assessing Mentorship skills Management of Change Health Promotion experience Aptitude and Abilities Essential Experience of health surveillance General management & leadership skills Time management skills Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and negotiation skills Ability to prepare and present information both simple and complex formally and informally using software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Cohort and subsequently OPAS-G2, ESR) whilst maintaining confidentiality Desirable Clinical Audit skills Ability to speak Welsh Level 1 or willingness to work towards Values Essential Demonstrate PTHB Values Other Essential Ability to travel throughout the county of Powys